HHS OCR report ยท 2013
Hankyu Chung, M.D. data breach
Hankyu Chung, M.D., a healthcare provider in California, reported a breach affecting 2,182 individuals to HHS OCR on Sep 6, 2013.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Hankyu Chung, M.D.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 2,182
- Submission date
- Sep 6, 2013
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On June 17, 2013, two unencrypted laptop computers were stolen from the covered entity's facility in San Jose, California. One of the laptops reportedly contained the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of approximately 2,182 individuals. In particular, the ePHI was included full names, home addresses, telephone numbers, date of birth information, and medical records. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media and established a website to assi...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Hankyu Chung, M.D. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,182 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 6, 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 Hankyu Chung, M.D. 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 Hankyu Chung, M.D..