HHS OCR report ยท 2012
BHcare, Inc data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- BHcare, Inc
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Connecticut
- Individuals affected
- 5,827
- Submission date
- Sep 14, 2012
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop, Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
OCR opened an investigation of the covered entity (CE), BHcare, Inc. after it reported that a laptop computer and unencrypted back-up tape containing the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 5,827 individuals were stolen from a workforce member's vehicle. The ePHI included names, date of birth, social security numbers, health insurance numbers, and some patients' assessments and diagnosis information. Upon discovering the breach, the CE filed a police report with the Connecticut...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the BHcare, Inc data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 5,827 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 14, 2012.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Laptop, Other Portable Electronic Device.
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 BHcare, Inc 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 BHcare, Inc.