HHS OCR report · 2019
Peoples Injury Network Northwest data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Peoples Injury Network Northwest
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Washington
- Individuals affected
- 27,000
- Submission date
- Sep 12, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Peoples Injury Network Northwest, the covered entity (CE), reported that it was the victim of a ransomware attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 27,000 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, birthdates, drivers’ license information, diagnoses, clinical information and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. Affected individuals were provided with complimentary ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Peoples Injury Network Northwest data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 27,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 12, 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 Peoples Injury Network Northwest 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 Peoples Injury Network Northwest.