HHS OCR report · 2013
James A. Fosnaugh data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- James A. Fosnaugh
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Nebraska
- Individuals affected
- 2,125
- Submission date
- Jun 26, 2013
- Type of breach
- Loss
- Location of breached information
- Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
OCR opened an investigation of the covered entity (CE), Dr. James A. Fosnaugh, after he reported that the computer chip in his thumb drive had fallen out of its casing at some point in May 2013. The thumb-drive contained the names, dates of birth, addresses, phone numbers, and in some cases, names of family members listed on family medical histories. The incident affected approximately 2,125 of the CE’s patients. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the medi...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the James A. Fosnaugh data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,125 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 26, 2013.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Loss, 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 James A. Fosnaugh 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 James A. Fosnaugh.