HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Kaye-Smith Enterprises, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Kaye-Smith Enterprises, Inc.
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Washington
- Individuals affected
- 2,857
- Submission date
- Sep 26, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The business associate (BA), Kaye-Smith Enterprises, reported that it was the victim of a ransomware attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 2,857 individuals. The PHI involved included, names, addresses, medical record numbers, and health insurance information. The BA notified HHS, and the covered entity notified the affected individuals and the media. In response to the breach, the BA implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards, retrained its workforce ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Kaye-Smith Enterprises, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,857 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 26, 2022.
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 Kaye-Smith Enterprises, Inc. 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 Kaye-Smith Enterprises, Inc..