HHS OCR report ยท 2023
White Bird Clinic data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- White Bird Clinic
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Oregon
- Individuals affected
- 584
- Submission date
- Feb 23, 2023
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
White Bird Clinic, the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee emailed the protected health information (PHI) of 584 individuals to the wrong recipient. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, and health insurance and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE revised its policies and procedures and provided complimentary credit monitoring services. OCR provided technical assistance regarding the HIP...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the White Bird Clinic data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 584 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 23, 2023.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 White Bird Clinic 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 White Bird Clinic.