HHS OCR report · 2022
Navajo County Sheriff's Office data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Navajo County Sheriff's Office
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Arizona
- Individuals affected
- 797
- 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), Navajo County Sheriff’s Office, reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a breach that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 797 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, lab results, and medication information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE and BA implemented additional administrative and technical...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Navajo County Sheriff's Office data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 797 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 Navajo County Sheriff's Office 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 Navajo County Sheriff's Office.