HHS OCR report ยท 2009
Health Services for Children with Special Needs, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs, Inc.
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- District of Columbia
- Individuals affected
- 3,800
- Submission date
- Nov 17, 2009
- Type of breach
- Loss
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
A laptop was lost by an employee while in transit on public transportation. The computer contained the protected health information of 3800 individuals. The protected health information involved in the breach included names, Medicaid ID numbers, dates of birth, and primary physicians. In response to this incident, the covered entity took steps to enforce the requirements of the Privacy & Security Rules. The covered entity has installed encryption software on all employee computers, streng...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Health Services for Children with Special Needs, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,800 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 17, 2009.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Loss, 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 Health Services for Children with Special Needs, 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 Health Services for Children with Special Needs, Inc..