HHS OCR report · 2023
Multnomah County Health Department data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Multnomah County Health Department
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Oregon
- Individuals affected
- 2,719
- Submission date
- Apr 12, 2023
- 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 Health Department, reported that its office was burglarized and the protected health information (PHI) of 2,719 individuals was compromised. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, Social Security and drivers’ license numbers, diagnoses, medications, lab results, and financial and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE sanc...
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 | 1,092 | May 20, 2024 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Multnomah County Health Department data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,719 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 12, 2023.
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 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.