HHS OCR report · 2015
Sharon J. Jones, M.D. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Sharon J. Jones, M.D.
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 1,342
- Submission date
- May 19, 2015
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer, Laptop, Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
A burglar broke into the office of the covered entity (CE) and stole 17 paper patient charts, an unencrypted desktop computer, two unencrypted laptop computers, and one encrypted computer server. The breach affected approximately 1,342 individuals’ protected health information (PHI) and included demographic, financial, and clinical information. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. It also established a dedicated call center to answer questions re...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Sharon J. Jones, M.D. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,342 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 19, 2015.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer, Laptop, Paper/Films.
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 Sharon J. Jones, 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.
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