HHS OCR report ยท 2015
Barrington Orthopedic Specialists, Ltd data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Barrington Orthopedic Specialists, Ltd
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 1,009
- Submission date
- Sep 24, 2015
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop, Other
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On August 18, 2015, an employee of the covered entity (CE), Barrington Orthopedic Specialists, Ltd., discovered that a laptop and an electromyography (EMG) machine were stolen from her vehicle. The laptop and the EMG machine contained the names, dates of birth, and clinical and demographic information of approximately 1,009 individuals. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. It also filed a police report. To prevent similar breaches from happening...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Barrington Orthopedic Specialists, Ltd data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,009 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 24, 2015.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Laptop, 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 Barrington Orthopedic Specialists, Ltd 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 Barrington Orthopedic Specialists, Ltd.