HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Samaritan Center of Puget Sound data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Samaritan Center of Puget Sound
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Washington
- Individuals affected
- 20,866
- Submission date
- Sep 15, 2021
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer, Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Samaritan Center of Puget Sound, reported that a desktop computer and server that contained the protected health information (PHI) of 20,866 individuals, were stolen from its facility during a burglary. The PHI involved included names, addresses, Social Security numbers, health insurance information, financial information, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. Following the bre...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Samaritan Center of Puget Sound data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 20,866 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 15, 2021.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer, 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 Samaritan Center of Puget Sound 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 Samaritan Center of Puget Sound.