HHS OCR report ยท 2010
Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 60,998
- Submission date
- Jun 1, 2010
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
An unencrypted laptop computer containing the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 60,998 individuals was stolen out of a workforce member's car. The ePHI stored on the laptop included names, medical record numbers, and services received. The covered entity (CE) provided breach notification to affected individuals, HHS, and the media. Following the breach, the CE established a new internal procedure to encrypt all new computers before they are given to employees. OCR obtained...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 60,998 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 1, 2010.
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 Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center 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 Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center.