HHS OCR report · 2016
Advanced Fertility Center of Chicago data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Advanced Fertility Center of Chicago
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 19,000
- Submission date
- Dec 1, 2016
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record, Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Advanced Fertility Center of Chicago, reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 19,000 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license numbers, Social Security numbers, diagnoses/conditions, lab results, medications prescribed, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, t...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Advanced Fertility Center of Chicago data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 19,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 1, 2016.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record, 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 Advanced Fertility Center of Chicago 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 Advanced Fertility Center of Chicago.