HHS OCR report ยท 2025
Sentara Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Sentara Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Virginia
- Individuals affected
- 696
- Submission date
- Sep 3, 2025
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Sentara Health, the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee mailed the protected health information (PHI) of 696 individuals to the wrong recipients. The PHI involved included names, addresses, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS and the affected individuals. The CE also took corrective actions in response to the breach, implementing additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better protect its PHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Sentara Health
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentara Health | VA | Healthcare Provider | 13,278 | Jun 9, 2025 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Sentara Health | VA | Healthcare Provider | 1,620 | Mar 28, 2025 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Sentara Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 696 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 3, 2025.
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 Sentara Health 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 Sentara Health.