HHS OCR report · 2020
St. Christopher's Hospital for Children data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 7,557
- Submission date
- Jul 31, 2020
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), St Christopher’s Hospital for Children, reported that an employee emailed the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 7,557 individuals, to an unauthorized third party. The ePHI involved included names, health insurance information, and financial information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. The CE retrained its workforce members on the importance of safeguarding ePHI. OCR obtained assurances that the ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the St. Christopher's Hospital for Children data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 7,557 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 31, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 St. Christopher's Hospital for Children 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 St. Christopher's Hospital for Children.