HHS OCR report ยท 2014
PruittHealth Pharmacy Services data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- PruittHealth Pharmacy Services
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Georgia
- Individuals affected
- 841
- Submission date
- Feb 7, 2014
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
A manager's unencrypted laptop computer was stolen from the back seat of an employee's car. The laptop contained the protected health information (PHI) of 841 individuals and included names, possible diagnoses, prescription names, dates of service, and service locations. The covered entity (CE) has improved safeguards by encrypting devices and employing devices that do not allow local storage. The CE has also revised its privacy and security policies and re-trained employees. OCR has cons...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the PruittHealth Pharmacy Services data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 841 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 7, 2014.
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 PruittHealth Pharmacy Services 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 PruittHealth Pharmacy Services.