HHS OCR report ยท 2010
Advocate Health Care data breach
Advocate Health Care, a healthcare provider in Illinois, reported a breach affecting 812 individuals to HHS OCR on Jan 22, 2010.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Advocate Health Care
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 812
- Submission date
- Jan 22, 2010
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On November 24, 2009, an Advocate nurse's laptop computer was stolen. The missing laptop computer contained the protected health information of approximately 812 individuals. The protected health information involved in the breach included name, address, dates of birth, social security numbers, insurance information, medication, and diagnoses. Following the breach, Advocate specifically addressed mobile device security and accepted use. Additionally, OCR's investigation resulted in Advocate...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Advocate Health Care data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 812 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 22, 2010.
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 Advocate Health Care 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 Advocate Health Care.