HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Providence Health Plan data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Providence Health Plan
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Oregon
- Individuals affected
- 5,509
- Submission date
- Jun 7, 2021
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Providence Health Plan, reported that a temporary contract worker sent emails containing the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 5,509 individuals to a personal email address. The ePHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, identification numbers, dates of birth, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE revised its procedures, retrained its workforce members, and ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Providence Health Plan
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Health Plan | OR | Health Plan | 49,511 | Jun 16, 2020 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Providence Health Plan | OR | Health Plan | 651 | Mar 19, 2019 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Providence Health Plan data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 5,509 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 7, 2021.
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 Providence Health Plan 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 Providence Health Plan.