HHS OCR report ยท 2010
SunBridge Healthcare Corporation data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- SunBridge Healthcare Corporation
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New Mexico
- Individuals affected
- 1,000
- Submission date
- Aug 25, 2010
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Other, Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
A BlackBerry personal digital assistant device, which stored the protected health information (PHI) of 1,000 patients, was stolen from a workforce member. The types of PHI involved in the breach included names, birthdates, diagnoses/conditions, and other treatment information. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media, and offered identity theft protection services to the individuals. Following the breach, the CE encrypted and password protected all it...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by SunBridge Healthcare Corporation
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SunBridge Healthcare Corporation | NM | Healthcare Provider | 3,830 | Jul 8, 2010 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the SunBridge Healthcare Corporation data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 25, 2010.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Other, 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 SunBridge Healthcare Corporation 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 SunBridge Healthcare Corporation.