HHS OCR report · 2021
Multnomah County data breach
Multnomah County, a healthcare provider in Oregon, reported a breach affecting 709 individuals to HHS OCR on Sep 14, 2021.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Multnomah County
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Oregon
- Individuals affected
- 709
- Submission date
- Sep 14, 2021
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Multnomah County, reported that its building was burglarized, and file cabinets were accessed. This breach affected the protected health information (PHI) of 709 individuals. The PHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license numbers, email addresses, health insurance information, and financial information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE retrained its wo...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Multnomah County
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multnomah County | OR | Healthcare Provider | 1,700 | Jan 20, 2017 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Multnomah County data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 709 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 14, 2021.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, 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 Multnomah County 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 Multnomah County.