HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Virginia
- Individuals affected
- 657
- Submission date
- Mar 20, 2020
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee inadvertently emailed the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 657 individuals to the wrong recipient. The ePHI involved included names, member identification numbers, and clinical information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE revised its policies and procedures to better protect its confidential ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services | VA | Healthcare Provider | 724 | Apr 7, 2026 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services | VA | Healthcare Provider | 4,037 | Dec 3, 2021 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 657 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 20, 2020.
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 Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and 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 and Developmental Services.