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HHS OCR report ยท 2020

City of Philadelphia data breach

City of Philadelphia, a health plan in Pennsylvania, reported a breach affecting 233,543 individuals to HHS OCR on Jun 1, 2020.

OCR report facts

Covered entity
City of Philadelphia
Entity type
Health Plan
State
Pennsylvania
Individuals affected
233,543
Submission date
Jun 1, 2020
Type of breach
Hacking/IT Incident
Location of breached information
Email
Business associate present
No
Status
Archive (closed)

OCR description

The covered entity (CE), The City of Philadelphia, reported that multiple employees were the victims of an email phishing scheme that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 233,543 individuals. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. The CE provided complimentary credit and identity restoration services and provided a phone number for questions or concerns. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented addit...

Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.

Other reports by City of Philadelphia

HIPAA breach reports from the HHS OCR Breach Portal
Covered entityStateEntity typeIndividualsSubmittedType of breachStatus
City of PhiladelphiaPAHealth Plan6,107Oct 20, 2023Hacking/IT IncidentArchive (closed)
City of PhiladelphiaPAHealth Plan1,458Jul 19, 2019LossArchive (closed)

Frequently asked questions

How many people were affected by the City of Philadelphia data breach?

The report to HHS OCR lists 233,543 individuals affected.

When was it reported to HHS?

It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 1, 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 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.