HHS OCR report ยท 2010
VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Colorado
- Individuals affected
- 649
- Submission date
- May 5, 2010
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
A covered entity's (CE's) employee placed paper records containing protected health information (PHI) in an unsecured box that was left undiscovered in a public parking garage for four days. The box contained the PHI of 649 patients. The PHI included treatment records, productivity reports, coding information, names, medical treatments, conditions, diagnoses, and social security numbers. Upon discovery of the breach, the CE notified the affected individuals and provided credit protection t...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System | CO | Healthcare Provider | 2,130 | Nov 8, 2016 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 649 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 5, 2010.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: 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 VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System 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 VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System.