HHS OCR report · 2017
Spine Specialist data breach
Spine Specialist, a healthcare provider in New Jersey, reported a breach affecting 600 individuals to HHS OCR on Apr 28, 2017.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Spine Specialist
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New Jersey
- Individuals affected
- 600
- Submission date
- Apr 28, 2017
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity’s (CE) premises were burglarized and an unencrypted laptop computer was stolen. The laptop contained the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 600 patients’ names, dates of birth, addresses, telephone numbers, copies of driver’s licenses, insurance information, and diagnostic reports. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following the breach, the CE encrypted its computers, set up a cloud based electronic health rec...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Spine Specialist data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 600 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 28, 2017.
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 Spine Specialist 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 Spine Specialist.