HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Illinois Department of Human Services and Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Illinois Department of Human Services and Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 1,960
- Submission date
- Sep 20, 2021
- 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), Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services, reported that previous members of households may have retained access to CE accounts after their access should have been terminated, and viewed protected health information (PHI) for members of their former households. The PHI involved included names, addresses, birthdates, Social Security numbers, financial information, and diagnoses. The breach affected 1,960 individuals. The CE notified HHS and the affected ind...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Illinois Department of Human Services and Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,960 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 20, 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 Department of Human Services and Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family 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 and Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services.