HHS OCR report · 2013
Community Services NW data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Community Services NW
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Alabama
- Individuals affected
- 2,400
- Submission date
- Feb 2, 2013
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
A computer was stolen from the covered entity’s (CE) locked medical office. The computer contained the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 2,400 individuals. The PHI involved in the breach included names, addresses, dates of birth, social security numbers, and clinician information. Following the breach, the CE encrypted all PHI in transit as well as at rest, upgraded their facility access controls, and updated their device inventory system. Additionally, OCR’s investigati...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Community Services NW data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,400 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 2, 2013.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, 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 Community Services NW 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 Community Services NW.