HHS OCR report ยท 2016
Riverside Health System data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Riverside Health System
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Virginia
- Individuals affected
- 578
- Submission date
- Jun 10, 2016
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
An employee authorized to work from home failed to return paper records to the physician practice. Her ex-husband discovered the records and returned them to the physician practice. The breach included the protected health information (PHI) of 578 individuals. The PHI involved in the breach included demographic information, dates of birth, social security numbers, medical records numbers, and clinical information. Following the breach, the covered entity re-educated all employees. OCR re...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Riverside Health System
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Health System | VA | Healthcare Provider | 54,151 | Sep 11, 2020 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Riverside Health System data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 578 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 10, 2016.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Riverside 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 Riverside Health System.