HHS OCR report · 2010
Ault Chiropractic Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Ault Chiropractic Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Indiana
- Individuals affected
- 2,000
- Submission date
- Sep 15, 2010
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer, Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Two unencrypted desktop computers and one unencrypted laptop computer storing electronic protected health information (ePHI) of approximately 2,000 individuals were stolen from the covered entity’s (CE) premises during a break-in on September 15, 2010. The ePHI involved in the breach included patients’ names, thermal imaging scans, patients’ contact information, insurance information, and social Security numbers. The CE investigated the incident and reported the theft to the local police de...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Ault Chiropractic Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 15, 2010.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer, 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 Ault Chiropractic Center 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 Ault Chiropractic Center.