HHS OCR report ยท 2010
LoneStar Audiology Group data breach
LoneStar Audiology Group, a healthcare provider in Texas, reported a breach affecting 585 individuals to HHS OCR on Oct 8, 2010.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- LoneStar Audiology Group
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 585
- Submission date
- Oct 8, 2010
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
A laptop was stolen from a workforce member's home. Approximately 585 individuals were affected. The PHI included addresses, dates of birth, diagnosis and conditions, medications and other treatment information. Following the breach, the covered entity encrypted all its laptops. After the initiation of OCR's investigation, the encryption of the laptops was completed. \
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the LoneStar Audiology Group data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 585 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 8, 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 LoneStar Audiology Group 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 LoneStar Audiology Group.