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HIPAA Breach: The Brien Center for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (MA)

The Brien Center for Mental Health and Substance Abuse ServicesJuly 18, 2025HHS Office for Civil Rights

Consumers Affected

5,427

Summary

The Brien Center for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (Healthcare Provider, MA) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 5,427 individuals. Breach type: Hacking/IT Incident. Location of breached information: Network Server.

Laws Cited

HIPAAHITECH Act
45 CFR 164.400-414

Violation Types

Data BreachHealth DataSecurity Failure

Entity Details

Entity

The Brien Center for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

Industry

Healthcare

Official Sources

Official Press Release

https://ocrportal.hhs.gov/ocr/breach/breach_report.jsf

HHS Office for Civil Rights Enforcement Page

https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/compliance-enforcement/agreements/index.html

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