HHS OCR report ยท 2017
Indiana University Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Indiana University Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Indiana
- Individuals affected
- 1,399
- Submission date
- Nov 3, 2017
- Type of breach
- Improper Disposal
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Indiana University Health, reported that an individual found a plastic bag containing billing paperwork which included protected health information (PHI), at an intersection in Muncie, Indiana. The CE retrieved the plastic bag from the individual and obtained an attestation that he did not use or disclose the PHI. This breach affected 1,399 individuals and the PHI involved included names, dates of birth, gender, diagnoses, procedures performed, and other treatment in...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Indiana University Health
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana University Health | IN | Healthcare Provider | 4,194 | Sep 22, 2023 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Indiana University Health | IN | Health Plan | 1,191 | Aug 31, 2023 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Indiana University Health | IN | Health Plan | 21,383 | Aug 4, 2023 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Indiana University Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,399 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 3, 2017.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Improper Disposal, 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 Indiana University Health 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 Indiana University Health.