HHS OCR report ยท 2017
Riaz Baber, M.D., S.C. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Riaz Baber, M.D., S.C.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 10,500
- Submission date
- Sep 28, 2017
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Riaz Baber, M.D., S.C., reported that an unauthorized individual accessed its medical records storage facility which contained the protected health information of 10,500 individuals. This case is duplicative of an ongoing compliance review being conducted into the CE; therefore, this case has been closed.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Riaz Baber, M.D., S.C. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 10,500 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 28, 2017.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 Riaz Baber, M.D., S.C. 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 Riaz Baber, M.D., S.C..