HHS OCR report · 2020
Morneau Shepell Limited data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Morneau Shepell Limited
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 1,162
- Submission date
- Jun 25, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Morneau Shepell Limited, reported that several employees were the victims of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 1,162 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, health insurance information, telephone numbers, e-mail addresses, drivers’ license numbers, state identification numbers, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and provid...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Morneau Shepell Limited data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,162 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 25, 2020.
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 Morneau Shepell Limited 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 Morneau Shepell Limited.