HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Pitkin County data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Pitkin County
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Colorado
- Individuals affected
- 1,454
- Submission date
- Feb 9, 2021
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Pitkin County, reported that data containing the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 1,454 individuals, was viewable via the Internet. The ePHI involved included names, birthdates, addresses, diagnoses, lab results, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided complimentary credit monitoring and identity restoration services. In response to the incident, the CE strengthened its administrative and ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Pitkin County data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,454 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 9, 2021.
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 Pitkin County 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 Pitkin County.