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HHS OCR report · 2020

Specialized Alternatives for Families & Youth of America, Inc. data breach

Specialized Alternatives for Families & Youth of America, Inc., a business associate in Ohio, reported a breach affecting 58,123 individuals to HHS OCR on Sep 11, 2020.

OCR report facts

Covered entity
Specialized Alternatives for Families & Youth of America, Inc.
Entity type
Business Associate
State
Ohio
Individuals affected
58,123
Submission date
Sep 11, 2020
Type of breach
Hacking/IT Incident
Location of breached information
Email
Business associate present
Yes
Status
Archive (closed)

OCR description

The business associate (BA), Specialized Alternatives for Families & Youth of America, reported that multiple employees were the subjects of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 58,123 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license and Social Security numbers, claims and financial information, diagnoses, lab results, and medications. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substit...

Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.

Frequently asked questions

How many people were affected by the Specialized Alternatives for Families & Youth of America, Inc. data breach?

The report to HHS OCR lists 58,123 individuals affected.

When was it reported to HHS?

It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 11, 2020.

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 Specialized Alternatives for Families & Youth of America, 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 Specialized Alternatives for Families & Youth of America, Inc..