HHS OCR report · 2024
Colonial Behavioral Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Colonial Behavioral Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Virginia
- Individuals affected
- 29,930
- Submission date
- Nov 27, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Colonial Behavioral Health, the covered entity (CE), reported that it was the target of a ransomware attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 29,930 individuals. The PHI involved in the incident included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license numbers, social security numbers, diagnoses/conditions, lab results, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. Upon discovering...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Colonial Behavioral Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 29,930 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 27, 2024.
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 Colonial Behavioral Health 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 Colonial Behavioral Health.