HHS OCR report ยท 2019
The Carle Foundation Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- The Carle Foundation Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 1,653
- Submission date
- Aug 22, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The Carle Foundation Hospital, the covered entity (CE), reported that several employees were victims of an email phishing scheme. The email accounts contained the protected health information (PHI) of 1,672 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, diagnoses/conditions, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. The CE immediately implemented technical safeguards and trained its staff on the proper methods of identifying fraudu...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the The Carle Foundation Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,653 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 22, 2019.
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 The Carle Foundation Hospital 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 The Carle Foundation Hospital.