HHS OCR report · 2017
St. Charles Health System data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- St. Charles Health System
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Oregon
- Individuals affected
- 2,459
- Submission date
- Mar 16, 2017
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
St. Charles Health System (SCHS), the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee accessed medical records without authorization. The breach affected approximately 2,459 individuals. The protected health information (PHI) involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license information, financial information, claims information, clinical information, and other treatment information. SCHS implemented physical, administrative, and security safeguards and re-trained its emp...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the St. Charles Health System data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,459 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 16, 2017.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record.
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 St. Charles Health System 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 St. Charles Health System.