HHS OCR report · 2019
The Affiliated Sante Group data breach
The Affiliated Sante Group, a healthcare provider in Maryland, reported a breach affecting 679 individuals to HHS OCR on Oct 24, 2019.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- The Affiliated Sante Group
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Maryland
- Individuals affected
- 679
- Submission date
- Oct 24, 2019
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), The Affiliated Sante Group, reported that an employee’s laptop was stolen affecting the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 679 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, member ID numbers, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and clinical information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and local law enforcement. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards of retrained its...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by The Affiliated Sante Group
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Affiliated Sante Group | MD | Healthcare Provider | 550 | Jan 31, 2017 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the The Affiliated Sante Group data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 679 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 24, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Laptop.
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 The Affiliated Sante Group 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 The Affiliated Sante Group.