HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Northwest data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Northwest
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Oregon
- Individuals affected
- 578
- Submission date
- Jun 14, 2024
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Northwest, the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee mailed the protected health information (PHI) of 578 individuals to the wrong recipients. The PHI involved included names and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards. OCR provided technical assistance regarding t...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Northwest data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 578 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 14, 2024.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Northwest 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 Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Northwest.