HHS OCR report ยท 2018
CoreSource, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- CoreSource, Inc.
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 769
- Submission date
- Aug 3, 2018
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Other
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), CoreSource, Inc., reported that a file containing the protected health information (PHI) of 769 individuals was impermissibly disclosed to two unauthorized individuals. The PHI involved included names, medications prescribed, and clinical information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided complimentary identity protection services for affected individuals. In its mitigation efforts, the CE sanctioned the employee responsible, implemented...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the CoreSource, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 769 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 3, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Other.
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 CoreSource, Inc. 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 CoreSource, Inc..