HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Egyptian Health Department data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Egyptian Health Department
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 121,995
- Submission date
- Feb 20, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Egyptian Health Department, reported that it experienced a ransomware incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 121,995 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE offered identity theft protection servic...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Egyptian Health Department data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 121,995 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 20, 2024.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, 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 Egyptian Health Department 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 Egyptian Health Department.