HHS OCR report · 2012
Dr. Trandinh data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Dr. Trandinh
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Oregon
- Individuals affected
- 2,300
- Submission date
- Feb 20, 2012
- Type of breach
- Theft, Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The CE reported that a physician’s personally-owned, unencrypted laptop was stolen from her residence. The laptop contained the medical records of 2,306 patients who had been seen by the physician in her solo private practice, not the CE. The medical records contained demographic information, including home addresses, social Security numbers, and clinical information, including diagnoses, treatment information, and medical history. Prior to the theft, the physician had closed her private p...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Dr. Trandinh data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,300 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 20, 2012.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Dr. Trandinh 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 Dr. Trandinh.