HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Community Health Centers of Greater Dayton data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Community Health Centers of Greater Dayton
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 516
- Submission date
- Mar 8, 2023
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Community Health Centers of Greater Dayton, reported that a workforce member failed to encrypt an email that contained the protected health information (PHI) of 516 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better protect its PHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Community Health Centers of Greater Dayton data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 516 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 8, 2023.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Community Health Centers of Greater Dayton 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 Community Health Centers of Greater Dayton.