HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Kitsap Mental Health Services data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Kitsap Mental Health Services
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Washington
- Individuals affected
- 70,757
- Submission date
- Dec 16, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Kitsap Mental Health Services, reported that it experienced a ransomware incident that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 70,757 individuals. The ePHI involved clinical, demographic and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards. Staff were also retrained in its requirements to protect and s...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Kitsap Mental Health Services data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 70,757 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 16, 2024.
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 Kitsap Mental Health Services 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 Kitsap Mental Health Services.