HHS OCR report · 2025
Regence BlueShield data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Regence BlueShield
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Oregon
- Individuals affected
- 783
- Submission date
- Jan 31, 2025
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Regence BlueShield, the covered entity (CE) reported that an employee misconfigured a computer command which resulted in the protected health information (PHI) of 783 individuals being sent to the wrong recipients. The PHI involved demographic and clinical information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach and OCR’s investigation, the CE revised its policies and procedures and implemented additional technical safeguards.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Regence BlueShield data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 783 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 31, 2025.
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 Regence BlueShield 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 Regence BlueShield.