HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Cleveland Clinic Foundation data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Cleveland Clinic Foundation
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 604
- Submission date
- Aug 19, 2019
- Type of breach
- Loss
- Location of breached information
- Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Cleveland Clinic Foundation, the covered entity (CE), reported that a password-protected and encrypted hard drive was lost or misplaced. The hard drive contained the protected health information (PHI) of 604 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. The CE also conducted an exhaustive search in an effort to locate the missing hard drive. In its mitigation efforts, the ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Cleveland Clinic Foundation data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 604 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 19, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Loss, with the breached information located in: 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 Cleveland Clinic Foundation 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 Cleveland Clinic Foundation.