HHS OCR report · 2020
Centerstone of Tennessee, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Centerstone of Tennessee, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Tennessee
- Individuals affected
- 50,965
- Submission date
- Oct 23, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Centerstone of Tennessee, reported that several employees were victims of an email phishing attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 50,965 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license numbers, Social Security numbers, diagnoses/conditions, lab results, medications prescribed, and other treatment information. In response to the breach the CE implemented additional technical safeguards and...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Centerstone of Tennessee, Inc.
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerstone of Tennessee, Inc. | TN | Healthcare Provider | 3,675 | Sep 12, 2022 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Centerstone of Tennessee, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 50,965 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 23, 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 Centerstone of Tennessee, 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.
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