HHS OCR report ยท 2012
Northwestern Memorial Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Northwestern Memorial Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 4,211
- Submission date
- Jul 27, 2012
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop, Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
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Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Northwestern Memorial Hospital
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital | IL | Healthcare Provider | 682 | Dec 30, 2020 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Northwestern Memorial Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,211 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 27, 2012.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Laptop, Other Portable Electronic Device.
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 Hospital 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 Hospital.