HHS OCR report ยท 2011
Lexington VAMC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Lexington VAMC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Kentucky
- Individuals affected
- 1,432
- Submission date
- Aug 25, 2011
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop, Other Portable Electronic Device, Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity's (CE) workforce member impermissibly stored the protected health information (PHI) of 1,432 individuals in a personal computer and other portable electronic media in order to conduct research. The PHI included social security numbers, names, initials, ages, and diagnoses. Additional PHI was found in the workforce member's residence. The CE provided breach notification to a total of 1,890 affected individuals and HHS. Following the breach, the responsible workforce membe...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Lexington VAMC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,432 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 25, 2011.
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, 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 Lexington VAMC 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 Lexington VAMC.