HHS OCR report ยท 2014
Midwest Urological Group data breach
Midwest Urological Group, a healthcare provider in Illinois, reported a breach affecting 982 individuals to HHS OCR on Jul 30, 2014.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Midwest Urological Group
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 982
- Submission date
- Jul 30, 2014
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On May 30, 2014, an unencrypted laptop computer was stolen from a company closet. The laptop contained the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 982 individuals, including names and data from medical tests. The covered entity (CE) provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media and also notified police. Following the breach, the CE sanctioned and retrained the employee responsible for securing the computer and implemented new policies and procedures t...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Midwest Urological Group data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 982 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 30, 2014.
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 Midwest Urological Group 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 Midwest Urological Group.