HHS OCR report ยท 2010
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 2,928
- Submission date
- Dec 28, 2010
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity's (CE) staff physician emailed the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 2,900 individuals to his home email account while working on an analysis. The PHI included names, addresses, dates of birth, social security numbers, and medication information. Following the breach, the CE sanctioned the physician and implemented a plan to auto-encrypt all PHI sent through email. As a result of OCR's investigation, the CE improved its physical safeguards and retrained...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center | PA | Healthcare Provider | 805 | May 18, 2020 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,928 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 28, 2010.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, 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 Geisinger Wyoming Valley 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 Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.