Why do the incident date and the report date differ?

Companies usually investigate before they report. The gap between the two dates shows how long that took.

What does the records-affected figure count?

It is the number the company gave the state. It can cover residents of that state only, so the national total may be higher.

Does this case file change over time?

Yes. When a company files an update or a new state publishes its copy of the report, the dates and counts here are refreshed.

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Case File: ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL OF THE THIRD ORDER OF ST. FRANCIS Data Breach

This file collects the dated facts on record for the ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL OF THE THIRD ORDER OF ST. FRANCIS incident. The state report is dated August 19, 2025.

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August 19, 2025Report filed in IllinoisDate the notice was lodged with the Illinois Attorney General.

Case facts

Filing state: Illinois
Date reported: August 19, 2025
Receiving office: Illinois Attorney General

Case notes

ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL OF THE THIRD ORDER OF ST. FRANCIS, an Illinois-based healthcare provider, officially reported a data security incident to the Illinois Attorney General on August 19, 2025. The filing confirms that an investigation into the breach is ongoing.

According to the public filing, the hospital confirmed that the security of patient information was compromised. While the specific categories of personal data involved in this incident were not detailed in the public record, the hospital handles extensive personal data as part of its patient care and administrative operations.

Individuals who received a data breach notification letter from ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL OF THE THIRD ORDER OF ST. FRANCIS should carefully review it. The letter will provide details regarding what specific information of yours was involved and outline any identity protection or credit monitoring services being offered.

It is always prudent to remain vigilant for any unusual activity across your financial accounts and to regularly review your credit reports. You can obtain free copies of your credit reports annually from the three major credit bureaus.

Additionally, consider placing a fraud alert or security freeze on your credit file. These measures can help prevent unauthorized parties from opening new accounts in your name, adding an extra layer of protection for your personal information.

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Where does the ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL OF THE THIRD ORDER OF ST. FRANCIS case file come from?: Every entry is taken from the breach report ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL OF THE THIRD ORDER OF ST. FRANCIS lodged with the Illinois Attorney General. Nothing here is estimated.
Why do the incident date and the report date differ?: Companies usually investigate before they report. The gap between the two dates shows how long that took.
What does the records-affected figure count?: It is the number the company gave the state. It can cover residents of that state only, so the national total may be higher.
Does this case file change over time?: Yes. When a company files an update or a new state publishes its copy of the report, the dates and counts here are refreshed.

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