HHS OCR report ยท 2010
United Micro Data data breach
United Micro Data, a business associate in Idaho, reported a breach affecting 2,562 individuals to HHS OCR on Jan 14, 2010.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- United Micro Data
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Idaho
- Individuals affected
- 2,562
- Submission date
- Jan 14, 2010
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Other
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity's (CE's) business associate (BA) mailed a package to the CE that was supposed to contain a backup data tape and compact disc containing protected health information (PHI); however, the tape was not in the package when delivered. Approximately 2,000 individuals were affected by the breach. The PHI included demographic, financial, and clinical information. The CE provided breach notification to affected individuals, HHS, and the media. Following the breach, the CE revised ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the United Micro Data data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,562 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 14, 2010.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Other.
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 United Micro Data 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 United Micro Data.