HHS OCR report · 2018
The Trustees of Purdue University data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- The Trustees of Purdue University
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Indiana
- Individuals affected
- 1,711
- Submission date
- May 25, 2018
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), the Trustees of Purdue University, Inc., reported that it was the victim of a cyber-attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 1,711 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, drivers’ license information, health insurance information, financial information, diagnoses/conditions, medications prescribed, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and established a dedicated call center...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the The Trustees of Purdue University data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,711 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 25, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer.
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 The Trustees of Purdue University 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 The Trustees of Purdue University.