HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Overlake Medical Center & Clinics data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Overlake Medical Center & Clinics
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Washington
- Individuals affected
- 109,234
- Submission date
- Feb 7, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Overlake Medical Center and Clinics, the covered entity (CE), reported that multiple employees were the victims of an email phishing scheme that affected the electronic protected health information of 109,234 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, health insurance information, clinical information, and diagnoses. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. After the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative and technical safeguar...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Overlake Medical Center & Clinics
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overlake Medical Center & Clinics | WA | Healthcare Provider | 557 | Aug 12, 2022 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Overlake Medical Center & Clinics data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 109,234 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 7, 2020.
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 Overlake Medical Center & Clinics 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 Overlake Medical Center & Clinics.