HHS OCR report · 2021
Loyola University Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Loyola University Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 16,934
- Submission date
- Dec 30, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Loyola University Medical Center, reported that an employee was the subject of an email phishing scheme that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 16,934 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, drivers’ license numbers, dates of birth, diagnoses, lab results, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provided ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Loyola University Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 16,934 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 30, 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: 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 Loyola University Medical 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 Loyola University Medical Center.