HHS OCR report ยท 2019
DePaul data breach
DePaul, a healthcare provider in New York, reported a breach affecting 902 individuals to HHS OCR on Mar 27, 2019.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- DePaul
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 902
- Submission date
- Mar 27, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
DePaul Community Services, Inc., the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing scheme that affect 902 individuals. The protected health information (PHI) involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided complimentary credit monitoring services to all affected individuals. As a result of the breach, DePaul implemented additional administrati...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the DePaul data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 902 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 27, 2019.
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 DePaul 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 DePaul.