HHS OCR report ยท 2018
Penn Medicine data breach
Penn Medicine, a healthcare provider in Pennsylvania, reported a breach affecting 1,050 individuals to HHS OCR on Jan 2, 2018.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Penn Medicine
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 1,050
- Submission date
- Jan 2, 2018
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Penn Medicine, reported that an unencrypted laptop containing protected health information (PHI) was stolen from an employee. This breach affected 1,050 individuals and the protected health information (PHI) involved included names, dates of birth, claims information, and treatment information. As a result of the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative and security safeguards and retrained its staff on the importance of patient privacy and safeguarding ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Penn Medicine
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Medicine | PA | Healthcare Provider | 917 | May 21, 2019 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Penn Medicine data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,050 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 2, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, 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 Penn Medicine 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 Penn Medicine.