HHS OCR report ยท 2021
OSF HealthCare System data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- OSF HealthCare System
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 53,907
- Submission date
- Oct 1, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR) today announced a settlement with OSF Healthcare System and its Affiliated Covered Entities (OSF), concerning potential violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules. OSF is headquartered in Illinois and has providers located in Illinois and Michigan. OCR enforces the HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breac...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by OSF HealthCare System
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OSF HealthCare System | IL | Healthcare Provider | 94,171 | Oct 19, 2020 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the OSF HealthCare System data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 53,907 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 1, 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: Network Server.
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 OSF HealthCare System 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 OSF HealthCare System.