HHS OCR report ยท 2011
Brigham and Women's Hospital and Faulkner Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Brigham and Women's Hospital and Faulkner Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Massachusetts
- Individuals affected
- 638
- Submission date
- Aug 3, 2011
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
A covered entity's (CE) workforce member lost an external hard drive containing the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 638 individuals while traveling. The external hard drive included names, medical record numbers, dates of admission, medications, diagnoses, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the media, and all individuals affected regarding the breach and provided individuals with identity protection services. Following the breach, the CE sanctioned the workfo...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Brigham and Women's Hospital and Faulkner Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 638 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 3, 2011.
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 Brigham and Women's Hospital and Faulkner Hospital 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 Brigham and Women's Hospital and Faulkner Hospital.