HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Keck Medicine of USC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Keck Medicine of USC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 2,200
- Submission date
- Nov 29, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Keck Medicine of USC, reported that an employee was the subject of an email phishing scheme that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 2,200 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, health insurance information, diagnoses, medications, lab results, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Keck Medicine of USC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,200 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 29, 2022.
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 Keck Medicine of USC 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 Keck Medicine of USC.