HHS OCR report ยท 2013
Health Resources of Arkansas data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Health Resources of Arkansas
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Arkansas
- Individuals affected
- 1,911
- Submission date
- Aug 5, 2013
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
A break-in and burglary took place at the Office of Health Resources (HRA), a business associate (BA) of the covered entity (CE), the Arkansas Department of Humans Services (DHS). Two laptop computers which contained client files and the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 1,911 individuals were stolen. Following the breach, the CE improved physical safeguards, retrained workforce members, revised its HIPAA training for all employees on incident reporting procedures, and revi...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Health Resources of Arkansas
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Resources of Arkansas | AR | Healthcare Provider | 1,900 | May 23, 2013 | Theft, Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Health Resources of Arkansas data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,911 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 5, 2013.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Laptop.
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 Health Resources of Arkansas 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 Health Resources of Arkansas.