HHS OCR report · 2011
Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- South Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 400,000
- Submission date
- May 27, 2011
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Three unencrypted desktop computers and one unencrypted laptop computer in need of repair were stolen from an IT employee’s vehicle when he stopped at his home when transporting the equipment from an offsite location to the main hospital. The home stop was against the CE’s internal policies and procedures and exposed the protected health information (PHI) of 402,647 patients, including names, addresses, dates of birth and social security numbers. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, a...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 400,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 27, 2011.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer.
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 Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System 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 Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System.