HHS OCR report ยท 2010
Heriberto Rodriguez-Ayala, M.D. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Heriberto Rodriguez-Ayala, M.D.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 4,200
- Submission date
- May 11, 2010
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
An unencrypted laptop computer containing the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 4,200 individuals was stolen from a personal vehicle. The PHI included names, addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, social security numbers, treatment histories, and driver license numbers. The covered entity (CE) provided breach notification to the affected individuals, HHS, and the media. As a result of OCR's investigation the covered entity implemented new policies and procedures, retra...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Heriberto Rodriguez-Ayala, M.D. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,200 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 11, 2010.
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 Heriberto Rodriguez-Ayala, M.D. 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.
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