Harrisburg Medical Center (“HMC”)
Your Personal Info Could Be
Exposed Online After
This Hospital Breach
Breach Description
Harrisburg Medical Center (HMC) in Illinois experienced a data breach that was first detected on December 23, 2022, when unusual activity was observed on its computer network. The breach resulted in unauthorized access to HMC’s systems between December 19 and December 23, 2022. A forensic investigation determined that an unknown third party may have accessed and acquired certain documents from HMC’s systems during this period.
Information Compromised
The compromised information varied by individual but may have included:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Dates of birth
- Clinical information (diagnosis/conditions, lab results, prescription information)
- Health insurance information
- Driver’s license/state ID numbers
- Digital/electronic signatures
- Financial account numbers
Notification and Response
HMC completed its investigation into the incident and began notifying affected individuals on February 21, 2023, with an additional group of individuals notified on December 12, 2023, after a comprehensive review of the relevant documents
The breach impacted a total of 147,826 individuals
HMC has offered complimentary identity theft protection services to those individuals whose Social Security numbers were involved in the incident