HHS OCR report · 2013
Yadkinville Chiropractic DCPA data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Yadkinville Chiropractic DCPA
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- North Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 1,000
- Submission date
- Feb 6, 2013
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On February 1, 2013, the back door to the covered entity’s (CE) facility was pried open and its unencrypted desktop computer was stolen. Due to the theft, the protected health information (PHI) of 1,000 individuals was potentially exposed, including names, dates of birth, and social security numbers. The CE provided timely breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media, and posted substitute notice in the lobby of its facility. In response to the breach, the CE replaced the...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Yadkinville Chiropractic DCPA 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 Feb 6, 2013.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer.
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 Yadkinville Chiropractic DCPA 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 Yadkinville Chiropractic DCPA.