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HHS OCR report ยท 2016

Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington and North Idaho data breach

Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington and North Idaho, a healthcare provider in Washington, reported a breach affecting 10,700 individuals to HHS OCR on Aug 26, 2016.

OCR report facts

Covered entity
Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington and North Idaho
Entity type
Healthcare Provider
State
Washington
Individuals affected
10,700
Submission date
Aug 26, 2016
Type of breach
Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
Location of breached information
Email
Business associate present
Yes
Status
Archive (closed)

OCR description

In August 2016, the covered entity (CE), Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington and North Idaho (PPGWNI), reported that its business associate (BA), athenahealth, inc., inadvertently sent some e-mails, inviting individuals to the CE's online portal, to the wrong addresses, The e-mails included the first and last names of 10,700 individuals. Upon discovery of the breach, the CE and BA shut down the portal to determine the root cause of the breach and to implement additional safeguards. The...

Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.

Frequently asked questions

How many people were affected by the Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington and North Idaho data breach?

The report to HHS OCR lists 10,700 individuals affected.

When was it reported to HHS?

It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 26, 2016.

What type of breach was it?

The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington and North Idaho 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 Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington and North Idaho.