HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Roper St. Francis Healthcare data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Roper St. Francis Healthcare
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- South Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 35,253
- Submission date
- Jan 29, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On November 15, 2018, and November 19, 2018, a number of employees followed a link from a phishing email and provided their credentials, allowing an unauthorized individual to gain access to their email accounts and the protected health information (PHI) of 35,253 patients. Upon discovering the breach, the covered entity (CE), Roper St. Francis Healthcare, immediately forced a password reset on all affected users' email accounts. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individual...
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 | 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 35,253 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 29, 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 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.