HHS OCR report · 2021
Illinois Attorney General's Office data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Illinois Attorney General's Office
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 501
- Submission date
- Jun 9, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The business associate (BA), Illinois Attorney General’s Office, reported that it experienced a ransomware attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 501 individuals. The BA notified HHS and the affected individuals. In its mitigation efforts, the BA strengthened its administrative, technical, and security safeguards.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Illinois Attorney General's Office data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 501 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 9, 2021.
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 Illinois Attorney General's Office 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 Illinois Attorney General's Office.