HHS OCR report ยท 2013
Alberto Gerardo Vazquez Rivera data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Alberto Gerardo Vazquez Rivera
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Puerto Rico
- Individuals affected
- 679
- Submission date
- Jun 28, 2013
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
An encrypted laptop computer was stolen from an AFLAC associate's vehicle in Puerto Rico. The laptop contained PHI of approximately 679 individuals and contained demographic, financial and clinical information, including patient names, addresses, birthdates, social security numbers, claims information, and diagnoses. The covered entity filed a police report and provided breach notification to all affected individuals, HHS, and the media. The responsible workforce member was sanctioned. OC...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Alberto Gerardo Vazquez Rivera data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 679 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 28, 2013.
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 Alberto Gerardo Vazquez Rivera 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 Alberto Gerardo Vazquez Rivera.