HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Catholic Health System data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Catholic Health System
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- South Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 61,267
- Submission date
- Sep 15, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Catholic Health Systems, reported that its business associate experienced a ransomware attack affecting the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of approximately 55,145 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Catholic Health System
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic Health System | NY | Healthcare Provider | 12,759 | May 11, 2023 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Catholic Health System | NY | Healthcare Provider | 904 | Jun 29, 2022 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Catholic Health System data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 61,267 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 15, 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: 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 Catholic 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 Catholic Health System.