HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Pennsylvania Adult & Teen Challenge data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Pennsylvania Adult & Teen Challenge
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 7,771
- Submission date
- Feb 9, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Pennsylvania Adult & Teen Challenge, reported that multiple employees were the victims of an email phishing attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of approximately 7,771 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, addresses, and clinical and health insurance information. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better pro...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Pennsylvania Adult & Teen Challenge data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 7,771 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 9, 2021.
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 Pennsylvania Adult & Teen Challenge 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 Pennsylvania Adult & Teen Challenge.