HHS OCR report ยท 2026
Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Indiana
- Individuals affected
- 792
- Submission date
- Jan 30, 2026
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Email, Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County, the covered entity (CE), reported an employee email the protected health information (PHI) of 792 individuals to an unauthorized recipient. The PHI involved clinical and demographic information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, The CE sanctioned the employee and implemented additional technical and administrative safeguards.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 792 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 30, 2026.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Email, Laptop.
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 Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County 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 Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County.