HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Health Share of Oregon data breach
Health Share of Oregon, a health plan in Oregon, reported a breach affecting 654,362 individuals to HHS OCR on Feb 5, 2020.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Health Share of Oregon
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Oregon
- Individuals affected
- 654,362
- Submission date
- Feb 5, 2020
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Health Share of Oregon, reported that the office of its business associate was burglarized and six laptop computers were stolen. This breach affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 654,362 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, phone numbers, birthdates, Social Security numbers, and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Complimentary credit monitoring services were also pro...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Health Share of Oregon data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 654,362 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 5, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Laptop.
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 Health Share of Oregon 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 Health Share of Oregon.