HHS OCR report ยท 2026
Illinois Department of Human Services data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Illinois Department of Human Services
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 705,017
- Submission date
- Jan 9, 2026
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Illinois Department of Human Services, reported that misconfigured privacy settings on its Internet platform exposed the protected health information (PHI) of 705,017 individuals. The PHI involved included demographic information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better protect its PHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Illinois Department of Human Services data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 705,017 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 9, 2026.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Department of Human Services 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 Department of Human Services.