HHS OCR report · 2024
Lester and Rosalie Anixter Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Lester and Rosalie Anixter Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 6,194
- Submission date
- Jan 12, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Lester and Rosalie Anixter Center, reported that multiple employee were the subjects of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 6,194 individuals. The PHI involved included names, Social Security and drivers’ license numbers, addresses, dates of birth, financial and claims information, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In respons...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Lester and Rosalie Anixter Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 6,194 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 12, 2024.
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 Lester and Rosalie Anixter 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 Lester and Rosalie Anixter Center.