HHS OCR report ยท 2017
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 859
- Submission date
- Jul 9, 2017
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, the covered entity (CE), reported that several employees were the victims of an email phishing scheme that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of approximately 691 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, diagnoses, conditions, and lab results. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In it mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional adminis...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 859 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 9, 2017.
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 Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine 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 Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine.