HHS OCR report ยท 2010
Georgetown University Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Georgetown University Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- District of Columbia
- Individuals affected
- 2,416
- Submission date
- May 13, 2010
- Type of breach
- Other, Theft
- Location of breached information
- Email, Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
An employee of the covered entity emailed protected health information (PHI) to an offsite research office (which is not itself a covered entity) in violation of the review preparatory to research protocol. The research office stored the electronic information on an external hard drive that was later stolen. The device contained the PHI of 2,416 individuals. The PHI involved in the breach included names, dates of birth, and clinical information. In response to this incident, the covered e...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Georgetown University Hospital
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown University Hospital | DC | Healthcare Provider | 1,549 | Feb 15, 2012 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Georgetown University Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,416 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 13, 2010.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Other, Theft, with the breached information located in: Email, 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 Georgetown University Hospital 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 Georgetown University Hospital.