HHS OCR report · 2017
Clinton County Board of Developmental Disabilities data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Clinton County Board of Developmental Disabilities
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 1,243
- Submission date
- May 5, 2017
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On May 5, 2017, the covered entity (CE) reported that on March 16, 2017, it discovered that a person accessed its computer server and deployed ransomware, which prevented the CE’s employees from accessing data on its server. The server contained patients’ clinical information, diagnoses, conditions, and other treatment information and affected approximately 1,243 individuals. The CE provided notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. It also reported the matter to the Clinto...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Clinton County Board of Developmental Disabilities data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,243 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 5, 2017.
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 Clinton County Board of Developmental Disabilities 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 Clinton County Board of Developmental Disabilities.