HHS OCR report · 2020
Hawaii Pacific Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Hawaii Pacific Health
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Hawaii
- Individuals affected
- 3,772
- Submission date
- Mar 17, 2020
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The business associate (BA), Hawaii Pacific Health, reported that one of its affiliated covered entities’ workforce members impermissibly accessed the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 3,772 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, dates of birth, religious affiliation, race/ethnicity, Social Security numbers, health insurance information, and treatment information. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and prov...
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 | 836 | Mar 19, 2020 | Loss | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Hawaii Pacific Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,772 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 17, 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: Electronic Medical Record.
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.