HHS OCR report ยท 2011
GRM Information Management Services data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- GRM Information Management Services
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- New Jersey
- Individuals affected
- 1,700,000
- Submission date
- Feb 11, 2011
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record, Other
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Unencrypted clinical system backup tapes that contained the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 1,700,000 individuals were stolen from the unlocked vehicle of an employee of the covered entity's (CE) business associate (BA). The ePHI included names, medical record numbers, social security numbers, addresses, telephone numbers, health plan numbers, dates of birth, dates of admission, dates of treatment, dates of discharge, dates of death, mother's name, next of kin, clinical inf...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the GRM Information Management Services data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,700,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 11, 2011.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record, Other.
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 GRM Information Management 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 GRM Information Management Services.