HHS OCR report · 2025
HCF of Briarwood Inc. ("Briarwood Village") data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- HCF of Briarwood Inc. ("Briarwood Village")
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 2,650
- Submission date
- Jan 9, 2025
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), HCF of Briarwood Inc. (Briarwood Village), reported that its management company, HCF Management, Inc., a business associate (BA), discovered suspicious activity on their computer network. The BA initiated an internal investigation, took steps to contain the incident, and engaged a third-party forensic security firm to further investigate. The BA determined that an unknown, unauthorized third party gained access to the BA’s computer systems, and accessed and acquired d...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the HCF of Briarwood Inc. ("Briarwood Village") data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,650 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 9, 2025.
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 HCF of Briarwood Inc. ("Briarwood Village") 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 HCF of Briarwood Inc. ("Briarwood Village").