HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Center for a Brighter Tomorrow PLLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Center for a Brighter Tomorrow PLLC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Tennessee
- Individuals affected
- 1,082
- Submission date
- Sep 26, 2022
- Type of breach
- Loss
- Location of breached information
- Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Center for a Brighter Tomorrow, reported that an employee lost an unencrypted USB drive that contained the protected health information (PHI) of 1,082 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, medications prescribed, and claims information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE reminded disciplined the employee involved and implemented additional te...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Center for a Brighter Tomorrow PLLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,082 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 26, 2022.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Loss, with the breached information located in: Other Portable Electronic Device.
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 Center for a Brighter Tomorrow PLLC 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 Center for a Brighter Tomorrow PLLC.