HHS OCR report · 2019
North Ottawa Community Health System data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- North Ottawa Community Health System
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Michigan
- Individuals affected
- 4,013
- Submission date
- Dec 16, 2019
- 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), North Ottawa Community Health System, reported that an employee impermissibly accessed the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 4,013 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, drivers’ license numbers, diagnoses and conditions, lab results, and medications prescribed. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following the breach, the CE sanctioned the responsible employee, implemented additi...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the North Ottawa Community Health System data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,013 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 16, 2019.
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 North Ottawa Community Health System 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 North Ottawa Community Health System.