HHS OCR report ยท 2022
The Psychology Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- The Psychology Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Wisconsin
- Individuals affected
- 3,614
- Submission date
- Oct 31, 2022
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), The Psychology Center, reported that it used software without a business associate agreement for the completion and e-signature of registration documents, releases of information, and discharge summaries during the COVID-19 pandemic which affected the protected health information (PHI) of 5,314 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, zip codes, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, credit card numbers, and diagnosis and treatment information. In re...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the The Psychology Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,614 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 31, 2022.
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 The Psychology Center 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 The Psychology Center.