HHS OCR report ยท 2013
Oregon Health & Science University data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Oregon Health & Science University
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Oregon
- Individuals affected
- 1,114
- Submission date
- Mar 26, 2013
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) has agreed to settle potential violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy and Security Rules following an investigation by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) that found widespread and diverse problems at OHSU, which will be addressed through a comprehensive three-year corrective action plan. The settlement includes a monetary payment by OHSU to the Departme...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Oregon Health & Science University
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon Health & Science University | OR | Healthcare Provider | 1,361 | Jul 28, 2013 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Oregon Health & Science University | OR | Healthcare Provider | 1,076 | Apr 11, 2013 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
| Oregon Health & Science University | OR | Healthcare Provider | 702 | Jul 31, 2012 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Oregon Health & Science University data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,114 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 26, 2013.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, 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 Oregon Health & Science University 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 Oregon Health & Science University.