HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Cooper University Health Care data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Cooper University Health Care
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New Jersey
- Individuals affected
- 1,039
- Submission date
- Feb 14, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Cooper University Health Care, reported that an employee was the subject of an email phishing scheme that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 1039 individuals. The PHI involved included, names, dates of birth, claims information, medical record numbers, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security s...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Cooper University Health Care data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,039 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 14, 2022.
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 Cooper University Health Care 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 Cooper University Health Care.