HHS OCR report · 2015
East Bay Perinatal Medical Associates data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- East Bay Perinatal Medical Associates
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 1,494
- Submission date
- Jul 29, 2015
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
East Bay Perinatal Medical Associates (EBPMA), the covered entity (CE), reported that they were contacted by the Berkeley Police Department and provided with a listing of its patients that was on an employee’s personal laptop. The protected health information (PHI) involved included names and dates of birth. The breach affected 1,494 individuals. In response to the breach, EBPMA notified the media, sent notices to all affected individuals, and provided information regarding credit monitor...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the East Bay Perinatal Medical Associates data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,494 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 29, 2015.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 East Bay Perinatal 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.
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