HHS OCR report ยท 2018
Scenic Bluffs Health Center Inc data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Scenic Bluffs Health Center Inc
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Wisconsin
- Individuals affected
- 2,889
- Submission date
- Apr 24, 2018
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Scenic Bluffs Community Health Center, Inc., reported that it was a victim of an email phishing scheme. This breach affected approximately 2,889 individuals. The protected health information (PHI) involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, social security numbers, and diagnoses/conditions. As a result, the CE implemented administrative, technical, and security safeguards to prevent future phishing attacks. The CE also retrained its staff. The CE notified...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Scenic Bluffs Health Center Inc data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,889 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 24, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, 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 Scenic Bluffs Health Center 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 Scenic Bluffs Health Center Inc.