HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Froedtert Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Froedtert Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Wisconsin
- Individuals affected
- 760
- Submission date
- Jan 15, 2021
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Froedtert Health, reported that an employee impermissibly accessed the electronic medical records of 760 individuals. The electronic protected health information (ePHI) involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, diagnoses, lab results, and medication information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. Following the breach, the CE sanctioned the responsible employee and implemented additional admi...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Froedtert Health
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Froedtert Health | WI | Healthcare Provider | 43,549 | Feb 12, 2013 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Froedtert Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 760 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 15, 2021.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record.
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 Froedtert Health 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 Froedtert Health.