HHS OCR report · 2018
West Sound Treatment Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- West Sound Treatment Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Washington
- Individuals affected
- 2,300
- Submission date
- Oct 11, 2018
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity’s (CE) Operations Director allowed her husband, a non-employee to access the CE’s office and computer in an effort to aid her with her work. The computer had access to the CE’s electronic medical records system which contained approximately 2,531 individuals’ electronic protected health information (ePHI). The ePHI potentially affected by the breach included names, social security numbers, addresses, driver’s license numbers, dates of birth, diagnoses, lab results and med...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by West Sound Treatment Center
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Sound Treatment Center | WA | Healthcare Provider | 2,300 | Oct 11, 2018 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the West Sound Treatment Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,300 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 11, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer.
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 West Sound Treatment 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 West Sound Treatment Center.