HHS OCR report · 2014
Oklahoma City Indian Clinic data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Oklahoma City Indian Clinic
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Oklahoma
- Individuals affected
- 6,000
- Submission date
- Aug 22, 2014
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
A staff member of the covered entity (CE), Oklahoma City Indian Clinic, sent an email to 412 recipients that erroneously included an attachment that contained the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 6,044 individuals. Following an attempted recall of the message, a corrected email without the attachment was sent, asking the recipients to delete the erroneous email and the attachment. The ePHI involved in the breach included patients’ names, chart numbers, and email addresses. ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Oklahoma City Indian Clinic
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City Indian Clinic | OK | Healthcare Provider | 38,239 | May 9, 2022 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Oklahoma City Indian Clinic 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 Aug 22, 2014.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 Oklahoma City Indian Clinic 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 Oklahoma City Indian Clinic.