HHS OCR report · 2010
Chattanooga Family Practice Associates, P.C. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Chattanooga Family Practice Associates, P.C.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Tennessee
- Individuals affected
- 1,711
- Submission date
- Aug 16, 2010
- Type of breach
- Loss
- Location of breached information
- Other, Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
A physician of the CE lost a flash drive which he routinely used for data backup and remote access to patient data. The flash drive contained names, dates of birth and treatment notes for approximately 1,711 patients. Following the breach, the CE notified affected individuals. The CE retrained the physician who lost the flash drive and implemented an organization-wide decision to prohibit storage of protected health information on any removable electronic devices. As a result of OCR’s inv...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Chattanooga Family Practice Associates, P.C. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,711 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 16, 2010.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Loss, with the breached information located in: Other, 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 Chattanooga Family Practice Associates, P.C. 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 Chattanooga Family Practice Associates, P.C..