HHS OCR report ยท 2012
St. Joseph Health System data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- St. Joseph Health System
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 12,234
- Submission date
- Feb 15, 2012
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
St. Joseph Health (SJH) has agreed to settle potential violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy and Security Rules following the report that files containing electronic protected health information (ePHI) were publicly accessible through internet search engines from 2011 until 2012. SJH, a nonprofit integrated Catholic health care delivery system sponsored by the St. Joseph Health Ministry, will pay a settlement amount of $2,140,500 and ado...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by St. Joseph Health System
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph Health System | TX | Business Associate | 3,300 | Mar 5, 2014 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the St. Joseph Health System data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 12,234 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 15, 2012.
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 St. Joseph Health System 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 St. Joseph Health System.