HHS OCR report ยท 2025
Eastern Idaho Public Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Eastern Idaho Public Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Idaho
- Individuals affected
- 759
- Submission date
- Jan 7, 2025
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Eastern Idaho Public Health, reported that an employee viewed patient records outside the scope of their job responsibilities affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 759 individuals. The PHI involved included diagnoses/conditions, health screenings, medical histories, assessments, provider orders, and visit results. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative and technica...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Eastern Idaho Public Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 759 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 7, 2025.
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 Eastern Idaho Public 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 Eastern Idaho Public Health.