HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Providence Health Plan data breach
Providence Health Plan, a health plan in Oregon, reported a breach affecting 651 individuals to HHS OCR on Mar 19, 2019.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Providence Health Plan
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Oregon
- Individuals affected
- 651
- Submission date
- Mar 19, 2019
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
An unencrypted laptop computer containing the protected health information (PHI) of 652 individuals was stolen from an employee of RSC Insurance Brokerage, a business associate (BA) of Providence Health Plan, the covered entity (CE). The types of PHI involved in the incident included claims information, names, dates of birth, and clinical information. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, potentially affected individuals, and the media, as well as substitute notice. OCR obtained assura...
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 | 5,509 | Jun 7, 2021 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Providence Health Plan | OR | Health Plan | 49,511 | Jun 16, 2020 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Providence Health Plan data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 651 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 19, 2019.
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 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.