HHS OCR report · 2009
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 943
- Submission date
- Nov 24, 2009
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
A laptop computer was stolen from a hospital employee’s vehicle. The computer contained the protected health information (PHI) of 943 individuals and included names, contact information, dates of birth, social security numbers, medical record numbers, and health insurance information including diagnosis codes and billing code descriptions. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to this incident, the CE accelerated and completed implemen...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | PA | Healthcare Provider | 5,368 | Oct 23, 2018 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 943 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 24, 2009.
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 The Children's Hospital 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 The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.