HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Geisinger data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Geisinger
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 1,276,026
- Submission date
- Jun 21, 2024
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Geisinger, reported that a former employee of its business associate (BA) accessed the protected health information (PHI) 1,276,026 individuals. The PHI involved included demographic information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better protect its PHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Geisinger
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geisinger | PA | Healthcare Provider | 86,412 | Oct 19, 2020 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Geisinger data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,276,026 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 21, 2024.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Geisinger 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 Geisinger.