Springfield Clinic
Disclosed Oct 14, 20223 years ago802 affectedConfirmed
The covered entity (CE), Springfield Clinic, reported that it misplaced a USB flash drive containing the protected health information (PHI) of 802 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, and addresses. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards and retrained workforce members to better protect and secure PHI.
What is known
| People affected | 802 (as reported to HHS) |
|---|---|
| Disclosed | Oct 14, 2022 |
| Attack | Lost or stolen device |
| Data exposed | Names, Health |
| Sector | Healthcare · US |
| Status | Confirmed |
Sources
| Source | |
|---|---|
| HHS OCR breach report (archive, resolved): Springfield Clinic (Healthcare Provider, IL)ocrportal.hhs.gov · Official notice | Official notice |
Notices filed
| Where | Filed | People |
|---|---|---|
| HHS archivetotal | Oct 14, 2022 | 802 |
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.