HHS OCR report · 2024
Indiana University Health, Affiliated Covered Entity data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Indiana University Health, Affiliated Covered Entity
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Indiana
- Individuals affected
- 19,827
- Submission date
- Dec 17, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Indiana University Health, Affiliated Covered Entity, reported that an employee was the target of an email phishing scheme that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 19,827 individuals. The PHI involved names, dates of birth, addresses, social security and drivers’ license numbers, diagnoses/conditions, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE provided sec...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Indiana University Health, Affiliated Covered Entity
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana University Health, Affiliated Covered Entity | IN | Healthcare Provider | 2,080 | Sep 29, 2026 | Hacking/IT Incident | Under investigation |
| Indiana University Health, Affiliated Covered Entity | IN | Healthcare Provider | 1,446 | Jan 7, 2025 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Indiana University Health, Affiliated Covered Entity data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 19,827 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 17, 2024.
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 Indiana University Health, Affiliated Covered Entity 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, Affiliated Covered Entity.