HHS OCR report ยท 2015
Sentara Healthcare data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Sentara Healthcare
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Virginia
- Individuals affected
- 1,040
- Submission date
- Oct 2, 2015
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On or about August 14, 2015, two external computer hard drives were stolen from the covered entity's (CE) electrophysiology labs which contained the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 1,040 patients. The PHI consisted of patients' names, dates of birth, unique identification numbers and treatment information. In response to the breach, the CE immediately improved physical access control and security to the area where the hard drives were located and later eliminated the need ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Sentara Healthcare
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentara Healthcare | VA | Healthcare Provider | 741 | Feb 24, 2023 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Sentara Healthcare | VA | Healthcare Provider | 72,121 | Nov 19, 2021 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Sentara Healthcare | VA | Healthcare Provider | 5,454 | Jan 16, 2017 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Sentara Healthcare | VA | Healthcare Provider | 3,861 | Jan 16, 2014 | Theft, Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Sentara Healthcare data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,040 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 2, 2015.
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 Sentara Healthcare 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 Sentara Healthcare.