HHS OCR report ยท 2013
Health Help, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Health Help, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Kentucky
- Individuals affected
- 535
- Submission date
- Dec 10, 2013
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
An unencrypted portable computer drive containing the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 535 individuals was stolen from a workforce member's unlocked personal vehicle parked at home. The ePHI involved in the breach included names and birthdates. Upon discovering the breach, the covered entity (CE) provided notice to HHS, affected individuals and the media. Following the breach, the CE reminded employees of its safeguards policy, provided additional training to workforce mem...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Health Help, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 535 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 10, 2013.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: 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 Health Help, Inc. 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 Health Help, Inc..