Northwest Oncology & Hematology, S.C
Disclosed May 11, 201610 years ago1,625 affectedConfirmed
The covered entity (CE), Northwest Oncology & Hematology, S.C., reported that an employee sent emails to patients without using the blind-copy function. As a result, the email addresses of 1,625 individuals was exposed. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. The employee responsible was sanctioned.
What is known
| People affected | 1,625 (as reported to HHS) |
|---|---|
| Disclosed | May 11, 2016 |
| Attack | Insider |
| Data exposed | Names, Health |
| Sector | Healthcare · US |
| Status | Confirmed |
Sources
| Source | |
|---|---|
| HHS OCR breach report (archive, resolved): Northwest Oncology & Hematology, S.C (Healthcare Provider, IL)ocrportal.hhs.gov · Official notice | Official notice |
Notices filed
| Where | Filed | People |
|---|---|---|
| HHS archivetotal | May 11, 2016 | 1,625 |
History of this record
- 2026-09-25 · added · backfill source
First seen 2026-09-25 (HHS archive), confirmed by HHS OCR. Record counts are as reported. Not legal advice.