HHS OCR report · 2022
Laboratorio Clínico Caparros data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Laboratorio Clínico Caparros
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- State not reported
- Individuals affected
- 500
- Submission date
- Mar 6, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Laboratorio Clínico Caparros, reported that it was the victim of a ransomware attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 500 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, health insurance information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS and the affected individuals. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional technical safeguards, hired a new information technology company, and retrained its staf...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Laboratorio Clínico Caparros data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 500 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 6, 2022.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
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 Laboratorio Clínico Caparros 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 Laboratorio Clínico Caparros.