HHS OCR report · 2019
Children's Hope Alliance data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Children's Hope Alliance
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- North Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 4,564
- Submission date
- Dec 3, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Children’s Hope Alliance, discovered that it had been a victim of an email phishing incident. The CE has filed a corrected breach report concerning this incident, which is under investigation; therefore, this case is closed.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Children's Hope Alliance
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Hope Alliance | NC | Healthcare Provider | 4,564 | Jan 14, 2020 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Children's Hope Alliance data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,564 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 3, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Email.
Is the investigation still open?
No. The report is in the OCR portal archive, which holds reports where OCR has closed its review.
Is a breach notice letter from Children's Hope Alliance legitimate?
This site cannot verify letters. Check the sender against the organisation's official website and the HHS OCR breach portal, and avoid calling numbers or clicking links only listed in an unexpected message. See our guide on what to do after a data breach notice.
Source: HHS OCR Breach Portal, OCR export October 2026. Network USA is not affiliated with HHS or Children's Hope Alliance.