HHS OCR report · 2020
Planned Parenthood of Metro Washington data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Planned Parenthood of Metro Washington
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- District of Columbia
- Individuals affected
- 142,982
- Submission date
- Nov 20, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Planned Parenthood of Metro Washington, reported that it was the subject of a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 142,982 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, medical record numbers, diagnoses, medications prescribed, lab results, health insurance information, Social Security and driver’s license numbers, financial information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected indi...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Planned Parenthood of Metro Washington data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 142,982 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 20, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, 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 Planned Parenthood of Metro Washington 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 Planned Parenthood of Metro Washington.