HHS OCR report · 2014
Michigan Department of Community Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Michigan Department of Community Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Michigan
- Individuals affected
- 2,595
- Submission date
- Apr 3, 2014
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The State Long Term Care Ombudsman’s Office of the Michigan Department of Community Health, the covered entity (CE), reported than an employee’s car was burglarized and a laptop, flash drive, and documents containing protected health information (PHI) was stolen. This breach affected approximately 2,595 individuals and the PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, a...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Michigan Department of Community Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,595 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 3, 2014.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, 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 Michigan Department of Community Health 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 Michigan Department of Community Health.