HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Mohave County Adult Detention Facility data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Mohave County Adult Detention Facility
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Arizona
- Individuals affected
- 558
- Submission date
- Oct 31, 2022
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Mohave County Adult Detention Facility, reported that an employee of its business associate (BA) inadvertently posted the protected health information (PHI) of 558 individuals to the Internet. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE and BA implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Mohave County Adult Detention Facility data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 558 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 31, 2022.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
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 Mohave County Adult Detention Facility 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 Mohave County Adult Detention Facility.