HHS OCR report ยท 2014
St. Francis Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- St. Francis Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Georgia
- Individuals affected
- 1,175
- Submission date
- Jun 9, 2014
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On May 30, 2014, a staff member sent an email to approximately 1,175 patients that erroneously permitted them to see the email addresses of all recipients. The covered entity (CE), St. Francis Hospital, investigated the incident, replaced its information technology department leadership and its security officer, and counseled the employee involved. Additionally, the CE updated its HIPAA policies and trained the entire workforce on its updated policies. The CE also began upgrading its equip...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the St. Francis Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,175 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 9, 2014.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 St. Francis Hospital 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. Francis Hospital.