HHS OCR report ยท 2019
City of Philadelphia data breach
City of Philadelphia, a health plan in Pennsylvania, reported a breach affecting 1,458 individuals to HHS OCR on Jul 19, 2019.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- City of Philadelphia
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 1,458
- Submission date
- Jul 19, 2019
- Type of breach
- Loss
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The City of Philadelphia, the covered entity (CE), reported that an unencrypted laptop of an employee was stolen after the employee inadvertently left it on a public bus. Access logs to web-based applications that stored protected health information (PHI) revealed no unauthorized access to its computer systems. The breach affected approximately 1,500 individuals. The protected health information potentially disclosed included names, dates of birth, and treatment information. Following the b...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by City of Philadelphia
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Philadelphia | PA | Health Plan | 6,107 | Oct 20, 2023 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| City of Philadelphia | PA | Health Plan | 233,543 | Jun 1, 2020 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the City of Philadelphia data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,458 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 19, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Loss, 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 City of Philadelphia 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 City of Philadelphia.