HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Catholic Health System data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Catholic Health System
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 904
- Submission date
- Jun 29, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Catholic Health System, reported that its business associate (BA) was the victim of an email phishing attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 904 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, medical record numbers, and other treatment information. The BA notified affected individuals; the CE notified HHS, provided media notice, and posted substitute notice on its website. OCR provided the CE with technical assistance regarding the H...
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 | 12,759 | May 11, 2023 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | 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 904 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 29, 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 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.