HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Sky Lakes Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Sky Lakes Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Oregon
- Individuals affected
- 5,514
- Submission date
- Dec 23, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Sky Lakes Medical Center, the covered entity (CE), reported that it experienced a ransomware attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 5,514 individuals. The ePHI involved included diagnostic images. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Upon discovery of the breach, the CE adopted new technical safeguards, revised its policies and procedures, and retrained its employees. During the investigation, OCR provided the CE with technical assi...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Sky Lakes Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 5,514 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 23, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, 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 Sky Lakes Medical Center 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 Sky Lakes Medical Center.