HHS OCR report · 2021
Hawaii Independent Physicians Association data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Hawaii Independent Physicians Association
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Hawaii
- Individuals affected
- 18,770
- Submission date
- Jun 22, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The business associate (BA), Hawaii Independent Physicians Association, reported that an employee’s email account may have been compromised affecting the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 18,770 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, and other treatment information. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the BA implemented additional administrative, technical, and secur...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Hawaii Independent Physicians Association data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 18,770 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 22, 2021.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 Hawaii Independent Physicians Association 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 Hawaii Independent Physicians Association.