HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Community Clinic of Maui data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Community Clinic of Maui
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Hawaii
- Individuals affected
- 1,784
- Submission date
- Oct 22, 2020
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Community Clinic of Maui, reported that it inadvertently mailed the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 1,783 individuals to the wrong recipients. The ePHI involved included names and mailing addresses. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE revised its policies and procedures and retrained its staff. OCR provided technical assistance to the CE.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Community Clinic of Maui data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,784 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 22, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 Community Clinic of Maui 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 Community Clinic of Maui.