HHS OCR report ยท 2010
Centerstone data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Centerstone
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Tennessee
- Individuals affected
- 1,537
- Submission date
- Jul 2, 2010
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer, Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
A major flooding event damaged a building where the CE operated its school-based program offices. The flooding was so significant that the area was deemed a federal disaster area. An estimated 1,537 individuals were affected by the loss of data due to flood damage. The types of PHI involved were names, addresses, dates of birth, and social security numbers. After the flood, the CE attempted to collect as much PHI as it could from the site but access was limited by authorities because the ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Centerstone data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,537 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 2, 2010.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer, Paper/Films.
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 Centerstone 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 Centerstone.