HHS OCR report ยท 2014
Stoetzel's Planet Chiropractic data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Stoetzel's Planet Chiropractic
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 1,000
- Submission date
- Mar 25, 2014
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop, Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
An unauthorized individual broke into the covered entity's (CE) facility and stole a laptop computer containing the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of approximately 1,000 individuals, including names, credit card numbers, bank account numbers, treatment information, and x-ray images. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and prominent media outlets in Illinois. Following the breach, the CE reported the theft to the local police department, relocate...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Stoetzel's Planet Chiropractic data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 25, 2014.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Laptop, Other Portable Electronic Device.
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 Stoetzel's Planet Chiropractic 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 Stoetzel's Planet Chiropractic.