HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Sentara Healthcare data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Sentara Healthcare
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Virginia
- Individuals affected
- 72,121
- Submission date
- Nov 19, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Sentara Healthcare, the covered entity (CE), reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a ransomware attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 72,121 individuals. The PHI involved included addresses, Social Security numbers, dates of birth and other identifiers. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals and the media. OCR provided the CE with technical assistance regarding the Breach Notification Rule.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Sentara Healthcare
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentara Healthcare | VA | Healthcare Provider | 741 | Feb 24, 2023 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Sentara Healthcare | VA | Healthcare Provider | 5,454 | Jan 16, 2017 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Sentara Healthcare | VA | Healthcare Provider | 1,040 | Oct 2, 2015 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
| Sentara Healthcare | VA | Healthcare Provider | 3,861 | Jan 16, 2014 | Theft, Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Sentara Healthcare data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 72,121 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 19, 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 Sentara Healthcare 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 Healthcare.