HHS OCR report ยท 2012
SwedishAmerican Health System data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- SwedishAmerican Health System
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 1,500
- Submission date
- Oct 26, 2012
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
No web description - case is a duplicate. The duplicate is posted on the webpage with a summary.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by SwedishAmerican Health System
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SwedishAmerican Health System | IL | Healthcare Provider | 1,500 | Jul 12, 2012 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the SwedishAmerican Health System data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,500 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 26, 2012.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 SwedishAmerican Health 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 SwedishAmerican Health System.