HHS OCR report ยท 2026
Washington Department of Social and Health Services data breach
Washington Department of Social and Health Services, a healthcare provider in Washington, reported a breach affecting 8,600 individuals to HHS OCR on Jun 30, 2026.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Washington Department of Social and Health Services
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Washington
- Individuals affected
- 8,600
- Submission date
- Jun 30, 2026
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Under investigation
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Washington Department of Social and Health Services data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 8,600 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 30, 2026.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Laptop.
Is the investigation still open?
Yes. The OCR portal lists this report as under investigation.
Is a breach notice letter from Washington Department of Social and Health Services 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 Washington Department of Social and Health Services.