HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Oyate Health Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Oyate Health Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- South Dakota
- Individuals affected
- 575
- Submission date
- May 2, 2023
- Type of breach
- Improper Disposal
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Oyate Health Center, reported that it improperly disposed of a document that contained the protected health information (PHI) of 575 individuals. The PHI involved included names, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach the CE implemented additional administrative safeguards to better protect its PHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Oyate Health Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 575 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 2, 2023.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Improper Disposal, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 Oyate Health 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 Oyate Health Center.