HHS OCR report ยท 2014
Alabama Department of Public Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Alabama Department of Public Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Alabama
- Individuals affected
- 1,200
- Submission date
- Jun 26, 2014
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
An employee of the covered entity (CE), Alabama Department of Public Health, disclosed the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 1,200 individuals to a third party, potentially for tax fraud purposes. Federal law enforcement informed the CE of the breach on March 21, 2014. The U.S. District Court, Middle District of Alabama indicted the workforce member responsible for the breach for her criminal activities related to the breach, and she is no longer employed by the CE. Follo...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Alabama Department of Public Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,200 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 26, 2014.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record.
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 Alabama Department of Public Health 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 Alabama Department of Public Health.