HHS OCR report ยท 2018
Inova Health System data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Inova Health System
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Virginia
- Individuals affected
- 1,265
- Submission date
- Nov 19, 2018
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Valley Health System, reported that its business associate (BA), Inova Health System, experienced a cyber-attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 13,596 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, medical record numbers, and patient identification numbers. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. The CE also notified HH...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Inova Health System
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inova Health System | VA | Healthcare Provider | 1,680 | Jan 22, 2021 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Inova Health System | VA | Healthcare Provider | 1,045,270 | Sep 9, 2020 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Inova Health System | VA | Healthcare Provider | 12,331 | Nov 2, 2018 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Inova Health System data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,265 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 19, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, 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 Inova 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 Inova Health System.