HHS OCR report · 2016
DataStat, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- DataStat, Inc.
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Michigan
- Individuals affected
- 552
- Submission date
- Feb 12, 2016
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
An employee of a business associate (BA), DataStat, erroneously misdirected surveys to 487 individuals after failing to following the BA’s re-print protocol after a printer paper jam. The types of protected health information (PHI) involved in the breach included demographic information, including names and addresses. The CE provided breach notification to HHS and affected individuals. The BA also improved technical safeguards to assist with quality assessment checks and sanctioned the inv...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by DataStat, Inc.
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DataStat, Inc. | MI | Business Associate | 1,650 | Aug 8, 2022 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the DataStat, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 552 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 12, 2016.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 DataStat, Inc. 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 DataStat, Inc..