HHS OCR report · 2016
Kinetorehab Physical Therapy, PLLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Kinetorehab Physical Therapy, PLLC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 665
- Submission date
- Nov 4, 2016
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE) reported that an unencrypted laptop computer was stolen when it was left outside the office in an unattended bag. The laptop contained the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 665 patients’ names, dates of birth, addresses, social security numbers, and physical therapy/clinical notes. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, the affected individuals, and the media. Following the breach, the CE installed encryption software and a security cable lock on ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Kinetorehab Physical Therapy, PLLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 665 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 4, 2016.
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 Kinetorehab Physical Therapy, PLLC 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 Kinetorehab Physical Therapy, PLLC.