HHS OCR report · 2011
Capron Rescue Squad District data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Capron Rescue Squad District
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 815
- Submission date
- Aug 18, 2011
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
A trustee of the covered entity (CE), Capron Rescue Squad District, removed a laptop computer containing the unencrypted electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 815 individuals from its facility under the mistaken belief that the laptop was no longer used by the CE in its provision of health care services and gave the laptop to his adult grandson. The ePHI on the laptop included individuals’ full names, social security numbers, dates of birth, home addresses, and medical histories....
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Capron Rescue Squad District data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 815 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 18, 2011.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Capron Rescue Squad District 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 Capron Rescue Squad District.