HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Providence Health Plan data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Providence Health Plan
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Oregon
- Individuals affected
- 49,511
- Submission date
- Jun 16, 2020
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Providence Health Plan, the covered entity (CE), reported that its business associate inadvertently posted the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of approximately 75,663 individuals to the Internet. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. Complimentary credit and identity theft monitoring services was also provided. OCR provided technic...
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 | 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 49,511 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 16, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
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.