HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Hawaii Pacific Health data breach
Hawaii Pacific Health, a business associate in Hawaii, reported a breach affecting 836 individuals to HHS OCR on Mar 19, 2020.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Hawaii Pacific Health
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Hawaii
- Individuals affected
- 836
- Submission date
- Mar 19, 2020
- Type of breach
- Loss
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The business associate (BA), Hawaii Pacific Health, reported that a logbook containing the protected health information (PHI) of 836 individuals was missing. The PHI involved included names, addresses, birthdates, diagnoses, and other clinical information. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following the breach, the BA discontinued the use of logbooks and retrained its staff on the importance of safeguarding PHI. OCR obtained assurances that the BA implemented the co...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Hawaii Pacific Health
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Pacific Health | HI | Business Associate | 3,772 | Mar 17, 2020 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Hawaii Pacific Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 836 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 19, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Loss, 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 Hawaii Pacific Health 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 Pacific Health.