HHS OCR report ยท 2012
Cox Health data breach
Cox Health, a healthcare provider in Missouri, reported a breach affecting 2,435 individuals to HHS OCR on Sep 17, 2012.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Cox Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Missouri
- Individuals affected
- 2,435
- Submission date
- Sep 17, 2012
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Cox Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,435 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 17, 2012.
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 Cox 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 Cox Health.