HHS OCR report ยท 2021
North Oaks Health System data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- North Oaks Health System
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Louisiana
- Individuals affected
- 642
- Submission date
- Mar 16, 2021
- 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), North Oaks Health System, reported that an employee of its business associate (BA) was the victim of an email phishing scheme that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 642 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, clinical and health insurance information, and partial Social Security numbers. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by North Oaks Health System
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Oaks Health System | LA | Healthcare Provider | 6,243 | Sep 2, 2025 | Hacking/IT Incident | Under investigation |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the North Oaks Health System data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 642 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 16, 2021.
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 North Oaks Health System 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 North Oaks Health System.