HHS OCR report · 2018
Eastern Maine Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Eastern Maine Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Maine
- Individuals affected
- 660
- Submission date
- Feb 2, 2018
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Eastern Maine Medical Center, reported the loss of an unencrypted external computer hard drive, affecting 660 individuals. The types of protected health information (PHI) involved in the breach included patients’ names, dates of birth, dates of service, medical record numbers, procedures, physicians’ names, and locations. OCR’s investigation revealed that the external hard drive was attached to a medical imaging computer that was solely accessed and used by a busine...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Eastern Maine Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 660 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 2, 2018.
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 Eastern Maine Medical Center 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 Eastern Maine Medical Center.