HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Alabama
- Individuals affected
- 934
- Submission date
- Dec 20, 2021
- Type of breach
- Improper Disposal
- Location of breached information
- Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Alabama Department of Rehabilitative Services, the covered entity (CE), reported that it sold several audiology devices without removing the protected health information of 934 individuals. The PHI involved included the names, dates of birth, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. Following the breach, the CE sanctioned the responsible employee and implemented additional administrative safeguards to b...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 934 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 20, 2021.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Improper Disposal, with the breached information located in: Other Portable Electronic Device.
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 Rehabilitation 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 Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services.