HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Beaumont Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Beaumont Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Michigan
- Individuals affected
- 112,211
- Submission date
- Apr 17, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Beaumont Health, reported that several employees were the victims of an email phishing attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 112,211 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, Social Security numbers, clinical information, and medical record numbers. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach the CE implemented additional technical sa...
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 | 1,182 | Jan 24, 2020 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Beaumont Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 112,211 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 17, 2020.
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 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.