HHS OCR report · 2021
Vision for Hope data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Vision for Hope
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 5,517
- Submission date
- Aug 3, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Vision for Hope, reported that an employee was the subject of an email phishing scheme that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 5,517 individuals. The PHI involved names, dates of birth, addresses, Social Security and drivers’ license numbers, diagnoses, medications, claims and financial information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, t...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Vision for Hope data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 5,517 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 3, 2021.
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 Vision for Hope 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 Vision for Hope.