HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Freeport Regional Health Care Foundation data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Freeport Regional Health Care Foundation
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 80,795
- Submission date
- Jul 31, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Freeport Regional Health Care Foundation, reported that several employees were the victims of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 80,795 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, health insurance information, Social Security numbers, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative, technica...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Freeport Regional Health Care Foundation data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 80,795 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 31, 2020.
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 Freeport Regional Health Care Foundation 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 Freeport Regional Health Care Foundation.