HHS OCR report ยท 2023
City of Philadelphia data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- City of Philadelphia
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 6,107
- Submission date
- Oct 20, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The City of Philadelphia, the covered entity (CE), reported that multiple employees were the subjects of an email phishing scheme that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 6,107 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, clinical and financial information, and other identifiers. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented an enhanced alert notific...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by City of Philadelphia
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Philadelphia | PA | Health Plan | 233,543 | Jun 1, 2020 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| City of Philadelphia | PA | Health Plan | 1,458 | Jul 19, 2019 | Loss | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the City of Philadelphia data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 6,107 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 20, 2023.
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 City of Philadelphia 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 City of Philadelphia.