HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Planned Parenthood of Montana data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Planned Parenthood of Montana
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Montana
- Individuals affected
- 56,917
- Submission date
- Nov 5, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Planned Parenthood of Montana, reported that it experienced a hacking attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 56,917 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, health insurance information, diagnoses, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice of the breach on its website. In response to the breach, the CE implemented addition...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Planned Parenthood of Montana data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 56,917 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 5, 2024.
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 Planned Parenthood of Montana 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 Planned Parenthood of Montana.