HHS OCR report · 2018
Legacy Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Legacy Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Oregon
- Individuals affected
- 38,000
- Submission date
- Aug 20, 2018
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On June 21, 2018, the covered entity (CE), Legacy Health, learned that an unauthorized third party may have gained access to some employees’ email accounts in May 2018, affecting approximately 38,000 individuals. The types of protected health information (PHI) involved in the breach included patients’ names, dates of birth, insurance information, billing information, driver's license numbers, Social Security numbers and medical information. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affect...
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 | 8,065 | Nov 23, 2022 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Legacy Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 38,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 20, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, 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 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.