HHS OCR report · 2021
Penn Foundation data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Penn Foundation
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 768
- Submission date
- Jun 29, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Penn Foundation - St. Luke’s Health Network, reported that it suffered a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 768 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, and financial and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. The CE also offered credit monitoring services and set up a call center and a website for questions or concerns....
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Penn Foundation data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 768 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 29, 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 Penn Foundation 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 Penn Foundation.