HHS OCR report ยท 2011
JEFFREY J. SMITH, MD data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- JEFFREY J. SMITH, MD
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Oklahoma
- Individuals affected
- 600
- Submission date
- Mar 16, 2011
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer, Other, Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE) shipped a skin analysis machine containing the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of approximately 600 individuals to the manufacturer for repairs via UPS. The machine was damaged and discarded by UPS. The ePHI included names, dates of birth and facial photographs. The CE posted breach notification on its website. As a result of OCR's investigation, the CE revised its policy regarding the security of hardware containing PHI so that all work on hardware ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the JEFFREY J. SMITH, MD data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 600 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 16, 2011.
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, 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 JEFFREY J. SMITH, MD 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.
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