HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Child Focus, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Child Focus, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 2,716
- Submission date
- Mar 5, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Child Focus, reported that it experienced a cyberattack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 2,716 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, health insurance information, and diagnoses. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following the breach, the CE offered free credit monitoring and identity protection services and strengthened its administrative, technical, and security saf...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Child Focus, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,716 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 5, 2021.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
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 Child Focus, Inc. 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 Child Focus, Inc..