HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Family Dynamics Counseling Services, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Family Dynamics Counseling Services, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Washington
- Individuals affected
- 4,373
- Submission date
- Jul 11, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Family Dynamics Counseling Services, reported that its business associate (BA) impermissibly disposed of a laptop which contained the protected health information (PHI) of 4,373 individuals. The PHI involved included names, phone numbers, address, dates of birth, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE terminated its business relationship with the BA and implemented new administra...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Family Dynamics Counseling Services, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,373 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 11, 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 Family Dynamics Counseling Services, 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.
Source: HHS OCR Breach Portal, OCR export October 2026. Network USA is not affiliated with HHS or Family Dynamics Counseling Services, Inc..