HHS OCR report ยท 2022
The Cooper Health System data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- The Cooper Health System
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New Jersey
- Individuals affected
- 500
- Submission date
- Sep 16, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), The Cooper Health System, reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 500 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, medical record numbers, treatment information, and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional technical safeguards and provided t...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by The Cooper Health System
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cooper Health System | NJ | Healthcare Provider | 57,412 | May 23, 2025 | Hacking/IT Incident | Under investigation |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the The Cooper Health System data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 500 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 16, 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 The Cooper Health System 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 The Cooper Health System.