HHS OCR report · 2019
Community Psychiatric Clinic data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Community Psychiatric Clinic
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Washington
- Individuals affected
- 5,866
- Submission date
- Aug 15, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Community Psychiatric Clinic, reported that it was the victim of an email phishing scheme that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 5,866 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, addresses, birthdates, diagnoses/conditions, lab results, medications prescribed, claims information, and financial data. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. After OCR’s investigation, the CE retrained its workf...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Community Psychiatric Clinic
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Psychiatric Clinic | WA | Healthcare Provider | 6,641 | Aug 15, 2019 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Community Psychiatric Clinic | WA | Healthcare Provider | 3,030 | Aug 15, 2019 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Community Psychiatric Clinic data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 5,866 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 15, 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: 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 Community Psychiatric Clinic 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 Community Psychiatric Clinic.