HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Hi-Tech Artificial Limbs, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Hi-Tech Artificial Limbs, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Kentucky
- Individuals affected
- 529
- Submission date
- Nov 20, 2020
- Type of breach
- Loss
- Location of breached information
- Other
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Hi-Tech Artificial Limbs, Inc., reported that a hard drive containing the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 529 individuals was missing and may have been accessed by an unauthorized individual. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, email addresses, home addresses, Social Security numbers, claims information, lab results, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Hi-Tech Artificial Limbs, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 529 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 20, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Loss, with the breached information located in: Other.
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 Hi-Tech Artificial Limbs, 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 Hi-Tech Artificial Limbs, Inc..