HHS OCR report ยท 2012
Ochsner Health System data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Ochsner Health System
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Louisiana
- Individuals affected
- 2,088
- Submission date
- Feb 20, 2012
- Type of breach
- Loss
- Location of breached information
- Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
An external hard drive was stolen from the radiology department of the covered entity (CE), Ochsner Health System. The electronic protected health information (ePHI) on the hard drive included the names, addresses, dates of birth, and medical record numbers of approximately 2,088 individuals. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. As a result of the breach, the CE improved technical safeguards and updated its policies and procedures. OCR obtained ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Ochsner Health System data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,088 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 20, 2012.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Loss, 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 Ochsner Health System 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 Ochsner Health System.