HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Virginia
- Individuals affected
- 591
- Submission date
- Aug 1, 2022
- Type of breach
- Loss
- Location of breached information
- Other
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center, reported that a manometry system that contained the protected health information (PHI) of 591 individuals was missing. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative safeguards to better protected its PHI. OCR...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 591 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 1, 2022.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Loss, with the breached information located in: Other.
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 Williamsburg Regional Medical 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 Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center.