HHS OCR report · 2024
SkinCure Oncology data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- SkinCure Oncology
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 13,434
- Submission date
- Jun 28, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), SkinCure Oncology, reported that it multiple employees were the subjects of an email phishing attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 13,434 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security and drivers’ license numbers, claims information, diagnoses, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the bre...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the SkinCure Oncology data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 13,434 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 28, 2024.
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 SkinCure Oncology 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 SkinCure Oncology.