HHS OCR report ยท 2014
Bay Area Pain Medical Associates data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Bay Area Pain Medical Associates
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 2,780
- Submission date
- Jul 16, 2014
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The offices of the covered entity (CE), Bay Area Pain Management Associates, were broken into and three desktop computers were stolen. One unencrypted document on a stolen computer contained the names, and dates of service of 2,780 individuals. In response to the breach the CE improved physical safeguards by adding a security alarm system, and increasing security features on doors. The CE improved technical safeguards by implementing an encryption file management program. As a result of OC...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Bay Area Pain Medical Associates data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,780 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 16, 2014.
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 Bay Area Pain Medical Associates 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 Bay Area Pain Medical Associates.