HHS OCR report · 2015
New Mexico Department of Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- New Mexico Department of Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New Mexico
- Individuals affected
- 561
- Submission date
- Dec 15, 2015
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), New Mexico Department of Health, experienced a breach of protected health information (PHI) affecting 561 individuals when a workforce member’s laptop computer was stolen out of her locked vehicle on October 4, 2015. The laptop contained patients’ names, dates of birth, diagnoses, and medications. The CE provided breach notification to HHS and affected individuals. As a result of this incident, the CE investigated the incident, modified procedures to ensure all in...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by New Mexico Department of Health
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico Department of Health | NM | Healthcare Provider | 49,000 | May 4, 2023 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the New Mexico Department of Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 561 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 15, 2015.
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 New Mexico Department of 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 New Mexico Department of Health.