HHS OCR report · 2017
Roper St. Francis Healthcare data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Roper St. Francis Healthcare
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- South Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 576
- Submission date
- Jan 24, 2017
- Type of breach
- Loss
- Location of breached information
- Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
A camera with infant security photos went missing when a nurse failed to store the camera in its normal secure location at Roper St. Francis, Mount Pleasant Hospital. The breach affected the protected health information (PHI) of 508 newborn patients. The types of PHI on the camera included photographs of patients, patients’ last names, dates of birth, and providers’ names. In response to the breach, on December 4, 2016, the covered entity (CE) ended the procedure of taking security photos of...
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 | 4,125 | Aug 26, 2024 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| 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) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Roper St. Francis Healthcare data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 576 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 24, 2017.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Loss, with the breached information located in: Other Portable Electronic Device.
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.