HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Washington
- Individuals affected
- 7,000
- Submission date
- Apr 22, 2019
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington, reported that an employee sent a report containing protected health information (PHI) to his personal email account. This breach affected approximately 7,000 individuals. The PHI involved included names and health insurance information. As a result of the breach, the CE sanctioned the employee and implemented technical safeguards to further protect its PHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 7,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 22, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington 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 Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington.