HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Clarity Child Guidance Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Clarity Child Guidance Center
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 531
- Submission date
- Feb 28, 2023
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Child Clarity Guidance Center, reported that it erroneously emailed an electronic file containing the protected health information (PHI) of 531 individuals to another CE. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, and other identifiers. The CE notified HHS and the affected individuals of the breach. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards. Staff were retrained on email security precautions.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Clarity Child Guidance Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 531 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 28, 2023.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Clarity Child Guidance 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 Clarity Child Guidance Center.