HHS OCR report · 2014
Northwestern Memorial HealthCare data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Northwestern Memorial HealthCare
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 2,813
- Submission date
- Dec 23, 2014
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Northwestern Memorial Healthcare, reported that an employee’s car was stolen. Inside was a laptop that contained the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 2,813 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, health insurance information, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, law enforcement, and provided substitute notice. In its mitigation e...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Northwestern Memorial HealthCare
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Memorial HealthCare | IL | Healthcare Provider | 201,197 | Jun 25, 2021 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Northwestern Memorial HealthCare | IL | Healthcare Provider | 55,983 | Aug 28, 2020 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Northwestern Memorial HealthCare data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,813 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 23, 2014.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Laptop.
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 Northwestern Memorial HealthCare 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 Northwestern Memorial HealthCare.