HHS OCR report · 2012
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Massachusetts
- Individuals affected
- 3,900
- Submission date
- Jul 20, 2012
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
A physician’s unencrypted personal laptop computer, which he used for business purposes, was stolen from his office on the campus of the covered entity (CE), Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. The laptop contained the PHI of approximately 3,900 individuals, including short summaries of medical information and the names and social security numbers of two individuals. After discovering the breach, the CE notified the police and hired an independent forensic firm. The CE provided breach ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | MA | Healthcare Provider | 2,021 | Jul 19, 2011 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,900 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 20, 2012.
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 Beth Israel Deaconess 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.
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