HHS OCR report ยท 2015
Lawrence General Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Lawrence General Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Massachusetts
- Individuals affected
- 2,071
- Submission date
- Aug 5, 2015
- Type of breach
- Loss
- Location of breached information
- Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Lawrence General Hospital, discovered that a portable computer drive (a "thumb" drive), which was not encrypted or password-protected, was missing following a theft in the laboratory. The protected health information involved included names, laboratory testing codes, and slide identification numbers, affecting 2,071 individuals. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following the breach, the CE eliminated the need to use a th...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Lawrence General Hospital
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence General Hospital | MA | Healthcare Provider | 76,571 | Feb 23, 2023 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Lawrence General Hospital | MA | Healthcare Provider | 176,587 | Nov 5, 2020 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Lawrence General Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,071 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 5, 2015.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Loss, 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 Lawrence General 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 Lawrence General Hospital.