HHS OCR report · 2019
Portsmouth Community Health Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Portsmouth Community Health Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Virginia
- Individuals affected
- 12,000
- Submission date
- Feb 14, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Portsmouth Community Health Center, the covered entity (CE), reported that it was the victim of a cyber-attack involving the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of approximately 12,000 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, birthdates, addresses, drivers’ license information, Social Security numbers, financial information, clinical information, lab results, and medications prescribed. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, th...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Portsmouth Community Health Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 12,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 14, 2019.
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 Portsmouth Community 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 Portsmouth Community Health Center.