HHS OCR report ยท 2010
Laboratory Corporation of America / US LABS / Dianon Systems, Inc data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Laboratory Corporation of America / US LABS / Dianon Systems, Inc
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Arizona
- Individuals affected
- 2,773
- Submission date
- Apr 1, 2010
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
An external hard drive containing ePHI of 2,773 individuals was stolen. The ePHI included first and last name, medical record number, date of birth, laboratory test information data, and some social security numbers. CE advises OCR that notice to the individuals went out April 13 and 14, 2010. The media (St. Petersburg Times) was notified. CE added emails will now be password protected and encrypted. As a result of the loss, CE has initiated an encryption project to encrypt external hard ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Laboratory Corporation of America / US LABS / Dianon Systems, Inc data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,773 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 1, 2010.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, 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 Laboratory Corporation of America / US LABS / Dianon Systems, Inc 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 Laboratory Corporation of America / US LABS / Dianon Systems, Inc.