HHS OCR report ยท 2012
Flex Physical Therapy data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Flex Physical Therapy
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Washington
- Individuals affected
- 3,100
- Submission date
- Jan 27, 2012
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On 12/30/2011, three password protected desktop computers were stolen as a result of a break-in. The electronic protected health information (ePHI) involved in the breach may have contained the names, social security numbers, addresses, dates of birth, claims information, diagnosis and treatment information of 3,100 individuals. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media, and also provided substitute notice. Following the breach, the CE upgraded its sof...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Flex Physical Therapy data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,100 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 27, 2012.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer.
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 Flex Physical Therapy 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 Flex Physical Therapy.