HHS OCR report ยท 2010
Wright State Physicians data breach
Wright State Physicians, a healthcare provider in Ohio, reported a breach affecting 1,309 individuals to HHS OCR on Aug 3, 2010.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Wright State Physicians
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 1,309
- Submission date
- Aug 3, 2010
- Type of breach
- Other
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On June 11, 2010, a laptop computer containing PHI was mistakenly discarded in the trash. The laptop computer contained the protected health information of approximately 1,309 individuals. The protected health information involved in the breach included patient full names or first initial and last name, dates of service, and in some cases, a brief description of medical condition or care. Following the breach, the covered entity submitted evidence of its progress in implementing encryption on...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Wright State Physicians data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,309 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 3, 2010.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Other, 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 Wright State Physicians 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 Wright State Physicians.