HHS OCR report · 2013
Foundations Recovery Network data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Foundations Recovery Network
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Tennessee
- Individuals affected
- 5,690
- Submission date
- Aug 15, 2013
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
A password-word protected, unencrypted laptop was stolen from the covered entity’s (CE) employee’s car in her neighborhood. The laptop contained the protected health information (PHI) of 5,690 individuals and included patient names, dates of birth, addresses, telephone numbers, social security numbers, diagnoses, level of care, dates of service, and health insurance identifiers. The CE conducted an investigation and filed a police report. The CE provided breach notifications to HHS and affe...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Foundations Recovery Network data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 5,690 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 15, 2013.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Foundations Recovery Network 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 Foundations Recovery Network.