HHS OCR report · 2018
Chesapeake Regional Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Chesapeake Regional Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Virginia
- Individuals affected
- 2,100
- Submission date
- Apr 6, 2018
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, reported that two external computer hard drives were stolen from its Sleep Center. The breach included the protected health information (PHI) of 2,111 individuals and included names, dates of birth, medical record numbers, and clinical information. OCR reviewed the covered entity’s policies to ensure compliance with the Privacy and Security Rules. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. F...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Chesapeake Regional Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,100 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 6, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, 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 Chesapeake Regional Medical Center 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 Chesapeake Regional Medical Center.