HHS OCR report ยท 2023
The Charles Lea Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- The Charles Lea Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- South Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 1,250
- Submission date
- Nov 22, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), The Charles Lea Center, reported that it experienced a cybersecurity incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 1,250 individuals. The PHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, addresses, dates of birth, and diagnoses. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services and implemented additional administ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the The Charles Lea Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,250 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 22, 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: 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 The Charles Lea Center 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 The Charles Lea Center.