HHS OCR report ยท 2009
Detroit Department of Health and Wellness Promotion data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Detroit Department of Health and Wellness Promotion
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Michigan
- Individuals affected
- 646
- Submission date
- Dec 15, 2009
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer, Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
A desktop and four laptop computers were stolen from the covered entity's locked facility. The protected health information involved in the breach included names, addresses, dates of birth, social security numbers, types of services received, and Medicare/Medicaid numbers.Following the breach, the covered entity installed new office door locks with assigned keys, installed security cameras with alarms, and physically secured computers to desks. The covered entity now stores billing informat...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Detroit Department of Health and Wellness Promotion
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Department of Health and Wellness Promotion | MI | Healthcare Provider | 10,000 | Dec 15, 2009 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Detroit Department of Health and Wellness Promotion data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 646 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 15, 2009.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer, 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 Detroit Department of Health and Wellness Promotion 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 Detroit Department of Health and Wellness Promotion.