HHS OCR report ยท 2015
Max M Bayard MD, PC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Max M Bayard MD, PC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Vermont
- Individuals affected
- 2,000
- Submission date
- Aug 7, 2015
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop, Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Two unencrypted laptops and one portable storage device (thumb drive) were stolen during a burglary on August 5, 2015. They collectively contained the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 2,154 individuals. The ePHI involved in the breach included names, dates of birth, insurance information, social security numbers, dates of treatment, types of treatment, and diagnoses. Following the breach, the office of Dr. Bayard, the covered entity (CE), notified HHS, the individuals affe...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Max M Bayard MD, PC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 7, 2015.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Laptop, 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 Max M Bayard MD, PC 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 Max M Bayard MD, PC.