HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Roper St. Francis Healthcare data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Roper St. Francis Healthcare
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- South Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 4,125
- Submission date
- Aug 26, 2024
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Roper St. Francis Healthcare, the covered entity (CE), learned that an employee inadvertently sent the protected health information (PHI) of 4,125 individuals to the wrong recipients. The PHI involved included names only. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach the CE sanctioned the responsible employee. OCR provided technical assistance regarding the HIPAA Rules.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Roper St. Francis Healthcare
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roper St. Francis Healthcare | SC | Healthcare Provider | 189,761 | Jan 8, 2021 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Roper st. Francis Healthcare | SC | Healthcare Provider | 92,963 | Sep 8, 2020 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Roper St. Francis Healthcare | SC | Healthcare Provider | 6,000 | Sep 3, 2020 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Roper St. Francis Healthcare | SC | Healthcare Provider | 1,634 | Jan 17, 2020 | Improper Disposal | Archive (closed) |
| Roper St. Francis Healthcare | SC | Healthcare Provider | 35,253 | Jan 29, 2019 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Roper St. Francis Healthcare | SC | Healthcare Provider | 576 | Jan 24, 2017 | Loss | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Roper St. Francis Healthcare data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,125 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 26, 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: Paper/Films.
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 Roper St. Francis Healthcare 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 Roper St. Francis Healthcare.