HHS OCR report · 2021
Washington County School District data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Washington County School District
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Utah
- Individuals affected
- 659
- Submission date
- Nov 22, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Washington County School District, reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a malware attack that compromised the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 659 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, drivers’ license numbers, addresses, dates of birth, diagnoses, financial and health insurance information, and other treatment information. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. OCR provided techn...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Washington County School District data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 659 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 22, 2021.
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 Washington County School District 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 Washington County School District.