HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Erie Family Health Centers data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Erie Family Health Centers
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 6,351
- Submission date
- Dec 16, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Erie Family Health Centers, the covered entity (CE), reported that it experienced a hacking incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 6,351 individuals. The breached PHI included names, dates of birth, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards to better protect sensitive data.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Erie Family Health Centers
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erie Family Health Centers | IL | Healthcare Provider | 570,000 | Mar 27, 2026 | Hacking/IT Incident | Under investigation |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Erie Family Health Centers data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 6,351 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 16, 2023.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, 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 Erie Family Health Centers 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 Erie Family Health Centers.