HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Oswego Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Oswego Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 13,619
- Submission date
- Sep 30, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Oswego Health, reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 13,619 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, medical diagnoses, medications prescribed, and Social Security numbers. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. The CE also provided complimentary credit monitoring services. F...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Oswego Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 13,619 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 30, 2020.
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 Oswego Health 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 Oswego Health.