HHS OCR report ยท 2023
City of Homer data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- City of Homer
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Alaska
- Individuals affected
- 1,412
- Submission date
- Dec 7, 2023
- Type of breach
- Loss
- Location of breached information
- Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), City of Homer, reported that a flash drive containing the protected health information (PHI) of 1,412 individuals was misplaced. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, medications, and diagnoses. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and posted a substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards to better protect its PHI. Staff were ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the City of Homer data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,412 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 7, 2023.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Loss, with the breached information located in: Other Portable Electronic Device.
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 City of Homer 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 City of Homer.