HHS OCR report · 2026
Providence data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Providence
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Washington
- Individuals affected
- 22,701
- Submission date
- Jan 16, 2026
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Providence, reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a cybersecurity incident that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 22,701 individuals. The PHI involved included clinical and demographic and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the media, and provided substitute notice; and the BA notified individuals on the CE’s behalf. In response to the breach, affected individuals were provided with complimentary credit monitoring services.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Providence data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 22,701 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 16, 2026.
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 Providence 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 Providence.