HHS OCR report ยท 2009
Joseph F. Lopez, MD data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Joseph F. Lopez, MD
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 952
- Submission date
- Nov 20, 2009
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
A shared Computer that was used for backup was stolen on 9/27/09. The Computer contained certain electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 952 patients. Following the breach, the covered entity notified all 952 affected individuals and the appropriate media; added technical safeguards of encryption for all ePHI stored on the USB flash drive or the CD used on the replacement computer; added physical safeguards by keeping new portable devices locked when not in use in a secure combinati...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Joseph F. Lopez, MD data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 952 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 20, 2009.
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 Joseph F. Lopez, MD 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 Joseph F. Lopez, MD.