HHS OCR report · 2014
NOVA Chiropractic & Rehab Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- NOVA Chiropractic & Rehab Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Virginia
- Individuals affected
- 5,534
- Submission date
- Mar 27, 2014
- Type of breach
- Loss, Other
- Location of breached information
- Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), NOVA Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Center, misplaced a mobile device within its office. The device contained the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of approximately 5,534 patients, including names, dates of birth, and addresses. The CE found no evidence that the ePHI was inappropriately used outside of the CE’s office. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. As a resul...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the NOVA Chiropractic & Rehab Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 5,534 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 27, 2014.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Loss, Other, 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 NOVA Chiropractic & Rehab 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 NOVA Chiropractic & Rehab Center.