HHS OCR report · 2010
Yale University data breach
Yale University, a healthcare provider in Connecticut, reported a breach affecting 1,000 individuals to HHS OCR on Aug 18, 2010.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Yale University
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Connecticut
- Individuals affected
- 1,000
- Submission date
- Aug 18, 2010
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
An unsecured laptop computer containing sensitive protected health information (PHI) involving the Ryan White Part A program, involving approximately 1,000 individuals, was stolen from an office building on Yale’s premises. The types of PHI contained on the laptop consisted of names, dates of birth, diagnoses/conditions, medications, lab results, and other treatment information. The covered entity (CE) provided breach notification to HHS, the media and affected individuals. Following the b...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Yale University
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yale University | CT | Healthcare Provider | 9,051 | Nov 11, 2022 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Yale University | CT | Healthcare Provider | 1,102 | Oct 17, 2018 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Yale University data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 18, 2010.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Laptop.
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 Yale University 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 Yale University.