HHS OCR report ยท 2016
The Biomechanics LLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- The Biomechanics LLC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Arizona
- Individuals affected
- 1,049
- Submission date
- Nov 16, 2016
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Other
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
A security researcher accessed the covered entity's electronic protected health information (ePHI) due to a vulnerability in a business associate's (BA) data storage system. The researcher reportedly did not intend to use or disclose the information. The breach affected 1,049 individuals and involved in the breach included names, addresses, birthdates, driver's license numbers, social security numbers, and clinical information such as diagnoses, lab results, and medications. The CE provided ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the The Biomechanics LLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,049 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 16, 2016.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Other.
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 The Biomechanics LLC 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 The Biomechanics LLC.