HHS OCR report ยท 2013
St. Louis University data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- St. Louis University
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Missouri
- Individuals affected
- 3,100
- Submission date
- Oct 7, 2013
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
St. Louis University, the covered entity (CE), reported that several employees were the victims of an email phishing scheme affecting approximately 3,100 individuals. The protected health information (PHI) involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, addresses, diagnoses/conditions, medications prescribed, lab results, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, the FBI, and provided substitute notice. The CE implemented admi...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the St. Louis University data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,100 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 7, 2013.
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 St. Louis 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 St. Louis University.