HHS OCR report · 2011
Diversified Resources, Inc. data breach
Diversified Resources, Inc., a healthcare provider in Georgia, reported a breach affecting 863 individuals to HHS OCR on Sep 15, 2011.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Diversified Resources, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Georgia
- Individuals affected
- 863
- Submission date
- Sep 15, 2011
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On August 11, 2011, a password protected, but unencrypted laptop computer was stolen from a nurse’s car. The laptop contained the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 863 individuals. The ePHI on the laptop included names, addresses, phone numbers, primary care physicians, caregiver contacts, and social security numbers. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following the breach, CE reviewed its policies and procedures, applied employ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Diversified Resources, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 863 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 15, 2011.
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 Diversified Resources, 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 Diversified Resources, Inc..