HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Springfield Clinic data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Springfield Clinic
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 802
- Submission date
- Oct 14, 2022
- Type of breach
- Loss
- Location of breached information
- Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Springfield Clinic, reported that it misplaced a USB flash drive containing the protected health information (PHI) of 802 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, and addresses. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards and retrained workforce members to better protect and secure PHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Springfield Clinic data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 802 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 14, 2022.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Loss, with the breached information located in: 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 Springfield Clinic 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 Springfield Clinic.