HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Beaumont Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Beaumont Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Michigan
- Individuals affected
- 1,182
- Submission date
- Jan 24, 2020
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Beaumont Health, the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee impermissibly accessed the protected health information (PHI) of 1,182 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, medical records numbers, diagnoses/conditions, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. The CE also established a dedicated and confidential toll-free number for all affected individuals and offered complim...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Beaumont Health
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont Health | MI | Healthcare Provider | 1,568 | Aug 27, 2021 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Beaumont Health | MI | Healthcare Provider | 6,073 | Jul 28, 2020 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Beaumont Health | MI | Healthcare Provider | 112,211 | Apr 17, 2020 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Beaumont Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,182 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 24, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record.
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 Beaumont 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 Beaumont Health.