HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Temple University Health System data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Temple University Health System
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 2,399
- Submission date
- Jul 25, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Temple University Health System, reported that an employee of its business associate (BA), Nemadji Research Corporation, was the victim of an email phishing attack affecting 2,339 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, claims information, and treatment information. In its mitigation efforts, the CE and BA implemented additional technical safeguards to better protect its PHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Temple University Health System data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,399 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 25, 2019.
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 Temple University Health System 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 Temple University Health System.