HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Rocky Boy Health Center data breach
Rocky Boy Health Center, a healthcare provider in Montana, reported a breach affecting 6,000 individuals to HHS OCR on Feb 21, 2019.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Rocky Boy Health Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Montana
- Individuals affected
- 6,000
- Submission date
- Feb 21, 2019
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Other
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Rocky Boy Health Center, the covered entity (CE), reported that an unknown individual broke into its storage facility that contained the medical records of 6,000 individuals. The protected health information (PHI) involved included names, birthdates, Social Security numbers, and clinical information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted a substitute notice on its website. After the burglary, the CE implemented additional administrative and physical safeguards to ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Rocky Boy Health Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 6,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 21, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Other.
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 Rocky Boy Health Center 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 Rocky Boy Health Center.