HHS OCR report ยท 2012
William F. DeLuca Jr., M.D. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- William F. DeLuca Jr., M.D.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 577
- Submission date
- Mar 13, 2012
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
OCR opened an investigation of the covered entity (CE) after it reported two unencrypted laptops were stolen that contained the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 577 individuals. The ePHI included names and pictures. Upon discovery of the breach, the CE filed a police report to recover the stolen items. As a result of OCR's investigation, the CE encrypted its computers, changed the locks to a numbered key system, and installed a lock to secure portable devices in storage. ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the William F. DeLuca Jr., M.D. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 577 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 13, 2012.
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 William F. DeLuca Jr., M.D. 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 William F. DeLuca Jr., M.D..