HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Virginia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Virginia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Virginia
- Individuals affected
- 1,442
- Submission date
- Oct 25, 2019
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
After opening the investigation, OCR learned that the entity is not a covered entity.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,442 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 25, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Virginia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services 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 Virginia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services.