HHS OCR report ยท 2018
Memorial Hospital at Gulfport data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Memorial Hospital at Gulfport
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Mississippi
- Individuals affected
- 1,512
- Submission date
- Feb 28, 2018
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On December 29, 2017, while conducting its routine Data Loss Prevention audit, the covered entity (CE) discovered that it inadvertently emailed its internal report to an external email address with an attached spreadsheet and report, due to a clerical error. The email contained names, internal encounter numbers, and medications used during visits to the catheterization and vascular labs from August 17, 2017, through December 28, 2017, for approximately 1,512 individuals. The CE immediately ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Memorial Hospital at Gulfport
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Hospital at Gulfport | MS | Healthcare Provider | 30,642 | Feb 15, 2019 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Memorial Hospital at Gulfport data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,512 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 28, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Memorial Hospital at Gulfport 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 Memorial Hospital at Gulfport.