HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Oficina Medica data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Oficina Medica
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- State not reported
- Individuals affected
- 2,618
- Submission date
- Sep 8, 2024
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer, Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Oficina Medica, reported that three computers, one printer, one telephone, and several scanners were stolen from its clinic. The protected health information (PHI) of 2,618 individuals was affected. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, diagnoses/conditions, lab results, and medications. The CE notified HHS and the affected individuals. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Oficina Medica data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,618 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 8, 2024.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer, 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 Oficina Medica 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 Oficina Medica.