HHS OCR report · 2015
Beacon Health System data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Beacon Health System
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Indiana
- Individuals affected
- 306,789
- Submission date
- May 22, 2015
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Beacon Health System, reported that several of its employees were victims of an email phishing attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 306,789 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, drivers’ license numbers, and clinical information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE impleme...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Beacon Health System
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Health System | IN | Healthcare Provider | 3,304 | Mar 10, 2023 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Beacon Health System | IN | Healthcare Provider | 1,239 | May 26, 2017 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Beacon Health System data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 306,789 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 22, 2015.
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 Beacon 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 Beacon Health System.