HHS OCR report · 2012
Karen Kietzman data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Karen Kietzman
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Montana
- Individuals affected
- 708
- Submission date
- Jun 22, 2012
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop, Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
A laptop, iPad, and portable memory drive were stolen from the office of Dr. Karen Kietzman, the covered entity (CE), affecting approximately 708 individuals. The electronic protected health information (ePHI) contained on the devices included patients’ demographic and mental health information. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and media. As a result of the breach, and to prevent a recurrence, the CE improved physical safeguards, encrypted her laptop, and s...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Karen Kietzman data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 708 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 22, 2012.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Laptop, 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 Karen Kietzman 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 Karen Kietzman.