HHS OCR report ยท 2016
Karmanos Cancer Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Karmanos Cancer Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Michigan
- Individuals affected
- 2,808
- Submission date
- Mar 10, 2016
- Type of breach
- Loss
- Location of breached information
- Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Karmanos Cancer Center, lost an unencrypted flash drive that contained the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 2,808 individuals. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media, and it offered 12 months of credit monitoring to affected individuals. Following the breach, the CE retrained staff, published an article in its newsletter about encryption, and audited its business associate agreements. OCR obtained documen...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Karmanos Cancer Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,808 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 10, 2016.
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 Karmanos Cancer Center 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 Karmanos Cancer Center.