HHS OCR report · 2016
Cardiology Associates data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Cardiology Associates
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Maryland
- Individuals affected
- 907
- Submission date
- Aug 10, 2016
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
A Cardiology Associates’ employee mailed patients’ protected health information (PHI) to her personal email address without a legitimate business purpose. The breach included the PHI of 907 individuals and included names, dates of birth, and social security numbers. Following the breach, the covered entity (CE) sanctioned the employee, which included termination in this case, and notified the Federal Bureau of Investigation. OCR reviewed the CE's risk assessment to ensure compliance with t...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Cardiology Associates data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 907 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 10, 2016.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 Cardiology Associates 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 Cardiology Associates.