HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Washoe County School District data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Washoe County School District
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Nevada
- Individuals affected
- 1,017
- Submission date
- Aug 30, 2024
- 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), Washoe County School District, reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a ransomware attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 1,017 individuals. The PHI involved included addresses, birth dates, social security numbers, and financial information. The CE notified HHS while the BA notified the media and the affected individuals. In its mitigation efforts, the CE and BA implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Washoe County School District data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,017 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 30, 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 Washoe County School District 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 Washoe County School District.