HHS OCR report ยท 2013
Colby DeHart data breach
Colby DeHart, a business associate in Tennessee, reported a breach affecting 2,777 individuals to HHS OCR on Dec 19, 2013.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Colby DeHart
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Tennessee
- Individuals affected
- 2,777
- Submission date
- Dec 19, 2013
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On October 21, 2013, an unencrypted laptop computer belonging to a Tennova Cardiology business associate (BA) was stolen from a vehicle. The laptop contained the protected health information (PHI) of 2,777 individuals, and included patient names, dates of birth, dates of service, names of referring physicians, and health information about treatment and diagnostic procedures. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to this breach, the cover...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Colby DeHart data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,777 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 19, 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 Colby DeHart 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 Colby DeHart.