HHS OCR report · 2014
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Group Benefits Plan data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Burlington Northern Santa Fe Group Benefits Plan
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 507
- Submission date
- Oct 28, 2014
- Type of breach
- Loss
- Location of breached information
- Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On October 27, 2014, the covered entity (CE), Burlington Northern Santa Fe Group Benefits Plan, reported a breach when a workforce member that was on a business trip lost an unsecured flash drive that contained employees’ protected health information (PHI). The flash drive contained the demographic and clinical information of 507 individuals. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following the incident, the CE sanctioned the workforce member, revi...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Group Benefits Plan data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 507 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 28, 2014.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Loss, with the breached information located in: 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 Burlington Northern Santa Fe Group Benefits Plan 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 Burlington Northern Santa Fe Group Benefits Plan.