HHS OCR report · 2011
Fairview Health Services data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Fairview Health Services
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Minnesota
- Individuals affected
- 14,623
- Submission date
- Sep 27, 2011
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
An unencrypted laptop computer storing the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of approximately 14,623 individuals was stolen from the locked vehicle of a workforce member of Accretive Health, a business associate (BA) of the covered entity (CE), Fairview Health Services. The ePHI included individuals’ names, addresses, dates of birth, social security numbers, financial information, and clinical information. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and th...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Fairview Health Services
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview Health Services | MN | Healthcare Provider | 1,215 | Apr 14, 2011 | Loss | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Fairview Health Services data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 14,623 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 27, 2011.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: 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 Fairview Health Services 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 Fairview Health Services.