HHS OCR report · 2017
Spectrum Health System data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Spectrum Health System
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Michigan
- Individuals affected
- 902
- Submission date
- Aug 3, 2017
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On June 22, 2017, a digital camera with stored photographs of patients’ chart labels and photographs of patients’ skin conditions was stolen out of a physician’s vehicle which was parked outside the physician’s home. The stolen camera contained protected health information (PHI) created between February 15, 2017, and June 21, 2017, including 902 individuals’ demographic and clinical information. The physician reported the theft to law enforcement. The covered entity (CE) provided breach no...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Spectrum Health System
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum Health System | MI | Healthcare Provider | 794 | Apr 15, 2022 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Spectrum Health System data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 902 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 3, 2017.
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 Spectrum Health System 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 Spectrum Health System.