HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 3,815
- Submission date
- Nov 5, 2020
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center, reported that an employee emailed the protected health information (PHI) of 3,815 individuals to unauthorized entities. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, and lab results. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE sanctioned and retrained the responsible employee and revised its policies and procedures.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center | IL | Healthcare Provider | 981 | Jul 17, 2026 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center | IL | Healthcare Provider | 5,000 | Dec 26, 2023 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center | IL | Healthcare Provider | 23,376 | Apr 25, 2023 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center | IL | Healthcare Provider | 705 | Jul 8, 2021 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,815 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 5, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center 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 Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center.