HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Roper St. Francis Healthcare data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Roper St. Francis Healthcare
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- South Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 1,634
- Submission date
- Jan 17, 2020
- Type of breach
- Improper Disposal
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Roper St. Francis Healthcare, reported that it improperly disposed of documents containing the protected health information (PHI) of 1,634 individuals in regular trash cans instead of secured shredding bins. This occurred for approximately two months. The PHI involved included names, diagnoses, lab results, medications prescribed, and other treatment information. The CE reported that some documents were retrieved and properly disposed of once the breach was discove...
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 | 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 1,634 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 17, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Improper Disposal, 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.