HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Catholic Health System data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Catholic Health System
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 12,759
- Submission date
- May 11, 2023
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Catholic Health System, the covered entity (CE), reported that a former employee of its business associate (BA) impermissibly accessed the protected health information (PHI) of 12,759 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and diagnoses. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and law enforcement.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Catholic Health System
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic Health System | NY | Healthcare Provider | 904 | Jun 29, 2022 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Catholic Health System | SC | Business Associate | 61,267 | Sep 15, 2020 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Catholic Health System data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 12,759 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 11, 2023.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record.
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 Catholic 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 Catholic Health System.