Almeida Law Group is investigating a data breach at Knospe-Lerncenter GmbH. If you were affected, contact Almeida Law Group.
About Knospe-Lerncenter GmbH
Knospe-Lerncenter GmbH is a Germany-based therapy provider specializing in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), speech therapy, and occupational therapy for children and adults with autism spectrum disorders and developmental delays. Founded by Nadine and Robert Schramm in 2004 under the Knospe-ABA brand, the company has served more than 3,000 children and operates multiple clinic locations across Germany, many near U.S. military installations such as Ansbach, Grafenwoehr, Ramstein, and Spangdahlem. The company is registered in Bückeburg, Niedersachsen, Germany, and is a TRICARE-authorized provider serving U.S. military families stationed overseas — a role that subjects it to HIPAA obligations and explains its appearance on the HHS breach portal.
What Happened?
Knospe-Lerncenter GmbH was listed in an HHS Office for Civil Rights breach portal report submitted on July 11th, 2026. According to that report, the incident involved unauthorized access or disclosure of information stored on a network server, and it affected 800 individuals. No business associate was involved. The specific types of personal or health information that may have been exposed were not specified in the breach report or any other available source.
No public breach notification letter, media coverage, ransomware group claims, or litigation related to this incident were found at the time of publication.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Company or Organization: Knospe-Lerncenter GmbH
- Industry: Healthcare / Behavioral Health (ABA therapy, speech-language pathology, and occupational therapy for autism and developmental disorders)
- Location: Bückeburg, Niedersachsen, Germany; clinic locations near U.S. military bases throughout Germany
- Incident type: Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Date breach discovered: July 11th, 2026
- Date of consumer notification: July 11th, 2026
- Total persons affected: 800
- Source: HHS OCR Breach Portal, Knospe-Lerncenter TRICARE page, Knospe-Lerncenter Locations, Knospe-ABA 20th Anniversary post
What Should You Do?
If you believe your information was involved in this breach, there are several steps you can take right now. Because the specific data types exposed have not been disclosed, a cautious approach is warranted: consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze with the three major credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion) and monitor your financial accounts and credit reports closely. You can request free annual credit reports at AnnualCreditReport.com. Since Knospe-Lerncenter GmbH is a healthcare provider subject to HIPAA, it is also wise to review any Explanation of Benefits statements you receive and check your medical records for unfamiliar charges or services. If you spot any signs of identity theft, report them at IdentityTheft.gov, which provides a personalized recovery plan.
Your Legal Rights
If your personal or health information was involved in this breach, you may have legal rights depending on the facts of the incident and the law in your state. Almeida Law Group represents consumers in data breach and privacy litigation and can help you evaluate whether you may have a claim. Contact us at (708) 529-5418 or through our contact page for a free case evaluation.
