HHS OCR report ยท 2009
City of Hope National Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- City of Hope National Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 5,900
- Submission date
- Nov 23, 2009
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
A laptop computer was stolen from a workforce member's car. The laptop computer contained the protected health information of approximately 5,900 individuals. Following the breach, the covered entity encrypted all protected health information stored on lap tops. Additionally, OCR's investigation resulted in the covered entity improving their physical safeguards and retraining employees. \
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the City of Hope National Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 5,900 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 23, 2009.
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 City of Hope National Medical Center 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 City of Hope National Medical Center.