HHS OCR report · 2017
Multnomah County data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Multnomah County
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Oregon
- Individuals affected
- 1,700
- Submission date
- Jan 20, 2017
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Multnomah County, the covered entity (CE), reported that a workforce member automatically forwarded all of his work emails to his personal email account for over four years. Approximately 1,200 individuals’ electronic protected health information (ePHI) was affected by the breach and included clinical and demographic information. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following the breach, the CE sanctioned the workforce member responsible for the br...
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 | 709 | Sep 14, 2021 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Multnomah County data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,700 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 20, 2017.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 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.