HHS OCR report · 2019
Bates Technical College data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Bates Technical College
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Washington
- Individuals affected
- 2,112
- Submission date
- Sep 13, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Bates Technical College, the covered entity (CE), reported that it was the victim of a ransomware attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of approximately 2,112 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, birthdates, addresses, gender, phone numbers, clinical information, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. As a result of OCR’s investigation, the CE revised its HIPAA ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Bates Technical College data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,112 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 13, 2019.
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 Bates Technical College 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 Bates Technical College.