HHS OCR report ยท 2011
Gene S. J. Liaw, MD. PS data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Gene S. J. Liaw, MD. PS
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Washington
- Individuals affected
- 1,105
- Submission date
- Jun 17, 2011
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Other, Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
An unencrypted portable computer drive (a USB) containing the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 1,105 patients was misplaced and could not be found in the entity's office. The ePHI included names, addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, diagnosis codes, insurance information, and social security numbers. The entity provided breach notification to affected individuals and HHS. Following the breach, the entity replaced the missing drive with encryption-capable USB drives, pro...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Gene S. J. Liaw, MD. PS data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,105 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 17, 2011.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Other, 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 Gene S. J. Liaw, MD. PS 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 Gene S. J. Liaw, MD. PS.