HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Indiana University Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Indiana University Health
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Indiana
- Individuals affected
- 1,191
- Submission date
- Aug 31, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Indiana University Health, reported that a vendor of its business associate (BA) experienced a cyber-attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 1,191 individuals. The PHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, addresses, birthdates, claims information, and other treatment information. The CE and BA notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In its mitigation efforts, the CE and BA strengthened its a...
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 | 21,383 | Aug 4, 2023 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Indiana University Health | IN | Healthcare Provider | 1,399 | Nov 3, 2017 | Improper Disposal | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Indiana University Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,191 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 31, 2023.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
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.