HHS OCR report · 2014
Kirkbride Center data breach
Kirkbride Center, a healthcare provider in Pennsylvania, reported a breach affecting 860 individuals to HHS OCR on Nov 19, 2014.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Kirkbride Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 860
- Submission date
- Nov 19, 2014
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
In August 2014, an Assistant U.S. Attorney contacted the CE, Kirkbride Center, to advise that an individual was arrested in Florida and would be tried for identity theft. This individual had hard copies of the CE’s daily census reports containing patients’ names, dates of birth, and some social security numbers, affecting approximately 869 individuals. The arrestee was not known to have direct ties to the CE’s facility and was convicted of identity theft. The CE’s internal investigation de...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Kirkbride Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 860 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 19, 2014.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 Kirkbride Center 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 Kirkbride Center.