HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Allergy & Asthma Medical Group of the Bay Area, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Allergy & Asthma Medical Group of the Bay Area, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 1,894
- Submission date
- Jun 2, 2020
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Allergy & Asthma Medical Group of the Bay Area, Inc., reported that an intruder broke into its office and stole three laptop computers. This breach affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 1,894 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, health insurance information, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE e...
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Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Allergy & Asthma Medical Group of the Bay Area, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,894 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 2, 2020.
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 Allergy & Asthma Medical Group of the Bay Area, 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 Allergy & Asthma Medical Group of the Bay Area, Inc..