HHS OCR report · 2025
WPM Pathology Laboratory, Chartered data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- WPM Pathology Laboratory, Chartered
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Kansas
- Individuals affected
- 5,694
- Submission date
- Apr 17, 2025
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), WPM Pathology Laboratory, Chartered, reported that it experienced a hacking incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 5,694 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, drivers’ license and Social Security numbers, and diagnoses and conditions. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the WPM Pathology Laboratory, Chartered data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 5,694 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 17, 2025.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
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 WPM Pathology Laboratory, Chartered 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 WPM Pathology Laboratory, Chartered.