HHS OCR report ยท 2015
Lancaster County EMS data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Lancaster County EMS
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- South Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 50,000
- Submission date
- Jun 4, 2015
- Type of breach
- Improper Disposal
- Location of breached information
- Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
A safe containing two unencrypted computer flash drives and two unencrypted hard drives went missing from the administration building of covered entity (CE), Lancaster County EMS. The protected health information (PHI) stored on the missing hard drives and flash drives included patients' names, addresses, dates of birth, social security numbers, medications, medical histories, medical treatment, and healthcare insurance information for 55,000 individuals. The CE provided breach notification ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Lancaster County EMS data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 50,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 4, 2015.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Improper Disposal, with the breached information located in: Other Portable Electronic Device.
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 Lancaster County EMS 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 Lancaster County EMS.