HHS OCR report · 2012
Baptist Health System data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Baptist Health System
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Alabama
- Individuals affected
- 1,655
- Submission date
- May 4, 2012
- Type of breach
- Improper Disposal
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On March 8, 2012, a trash bag containing discarded appointment schedules was inadvertently removed from a “shred bin” at Baptist Health System’s Talladega clinic by the office cleaning service and disposed of in a dumpster without being shredded. The protected health information (PHI) involved in the breach included patients’ names, dates of birth, dates of service, account numbers, and chart numbers for approximately 2,000 individuals. The CE provided breach notification to affected indivi...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Baptist Health System
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Health System | TX | Healthcare Provider | 678 | Jan 22, 2013 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Baptist Health System data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,655 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 4, 2012.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Improper Disposal, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 Baptist Health System 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 Baptist Health System.