HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Legacy Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Legacy Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Oregon
- Individuals affected
- 8,065
- Submission date
- Nov 23, 2022
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Legacy Health, the covered entity (CE), reported that a workforce member impermissibly downloaded the protected health information (PHI) of 8,065 individuals to personal storage devices. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, health insurance information, lab results, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional techni...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Legacy Health
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Health | OR | Healthcare Provider | 38,000 | Aug 20, 2018 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Legacy Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 8,065 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 23, 2022.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Other Portable Electronic Device.
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 Legacy Health 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 Legacy Health.