HHS OCR report ยท 2013
Rocky Mountain Spine Clinic data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Rocky Mountain Spine Clinic
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Colorado
- Individuals affected
- 532
- Submission date
- Jul 31, 2013
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Rocky Mountain Spine Clinic, reported that an employee sent an email containing the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 532 patients to her personal email account. The PHI involved in the breach included names, social security numbers, insurance numbers and information, descriptions of procedures, and treating physicians' names. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following the breach, the CE sanctioned t...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Rocky Mountain Spine Clinic data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 532 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 31, 2013.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 Rocky Mountain Spine Clinic 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 Rocky Mountain Spine Clinic.