HHS OCR report · 2013
Health Fitness Corporation data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Health Fitness Corporation
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 3,804
- Submission date
- Nov 14, 2013
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
An unencrypted company laptop was stolen from the car of the business associate’s (BA) employee. The laptop contained the protected health information (PHI) of 3,804 individuals and included employees and/or spouses names, birthdates, health plan election, and social security numbers. The covered entity (CE) provided breach notification to HHS and the BA provided breach notification to affected individuals and the media. In response to this incident, the CE implemented a policy requiring en...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Health Fitness Corporation
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Fitness Corporation | IL | Business Associate | 4,837 | Nov 14, 2013 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Health Fitness Corporation data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,804 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 14, 2013.
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 Health Fitness Corporation 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 Health Fitness Corporation.