HHS OCR report ยท 2010
Daniel J. Sigman MD PC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Daniel J. Sigman MD PC
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Massachusetts
- Individuals affected
- 1,860
- Submission date
- Jan 7, 2010
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record, Other, Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Computer backup tapes containing EPHI for the office practice management program including electronic medical records were stolen from the home of the practice manager on December 11, 2009. The breach affected approximately 1,860 patients. The protected health information on the tapes contained patients' names, addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, insurance information, social security numbers and medical record information. Following the breach, Sigman took the following voluntar...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Daniel J. Sigman MD PC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,860 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 7, 2010.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record, Other, 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 Daniel J. Sigman MD PC 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 Daniel J. Sigman MD PC.