HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Trinity Health System - Twin City data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Trinity Health System - Twin City
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 9,579
- Submission date
- May 18, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Trinity Health System - Twin City, reported that a business associate (BA) experienced a hacking incident that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 9,579 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, medications prescribed, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Trinity Health System - Twin City data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 9,579 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 18, 2021.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
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 Trinity Health System - Twin City 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 Trinity Health System - Twin City.