HHS OCR report ยท 2013
Walla Walla VA Medical Center data breach
Walla Walla VA Medical Center, a healthcare provider in Washington, reported a breach affecting 1,519 individuals to HHS OCR on Dec 18, 2013.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Walla Walla VA Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Washington
- Individuals affected
- 1,519
- Submission date
- Dec 18, 2013
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Walla Walla VA Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,519 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 18, 2013.
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 Walla Walla VA Medical Center 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 Walla Walla VA Medical Center.