HHS OCR report · 2016
Crown Point Health Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Crown Point Health Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Indiana
- Individuals affected
- 1,854
- Submission date
- Jan 29, 2016
- Type of breach
- Improper Disposal
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Patients’ empty paper file folders with protected health information (PHI) appearing on the front cover were improperly disposed of when an employee put them in the regular trash. The PHI on the cover included patients' dates of birth, medical record numbers, and guarantors' names. Approximately 1,854 individuals were affected by this breach. The covered entity (CE) provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals and the media. The notification letter informed the individuals tha...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Crown Point Health Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,854 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 29, 2016.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Improper Disposal, 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 Crown Point Health 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 Crown Point Health Center.