HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Multnomah County Health Department data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Multnomah County Health Department
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Oregon
- Individuals affected
- 1,092
- Submission date
- May 20, 2024
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Multnomah County Health Department, reported that a former workforce member retained possession of a laptop that contained the protected health information (PHI) of 1,092 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, other identifiers, claims information, clinical and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach the CE implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards to b...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Multnomah County Health Department
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multnomah County Health Department | OR | Healthcare Provider | 2,719 | Apr 12, 2023 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Multnomah County Health Department data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,092 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 20, 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: Laptop.
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 Health Department 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 Health Department.