HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Adams County Children and Youth Services data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Adams County Children and Youth Services
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 722
- Submission date
- Mar 24, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Adams County Department of Children and Youth Services reported that an employee was the subject of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 722 individuals. The PHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, diagnoses financial and health insurance information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media and posted substitute notices on its website. In its mitigation efforts, t...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Adams County Children and Youth Services data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 722 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 24, 2023.
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 Adams County Children and Youth Services 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 Adams County Children and Youth Services.