HHS OCR report · 2014
Haley Chiropractic Clinic data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Haley Chiropractic Clinic
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Washington
- Individuals affected
- 6,000
- Submission date
- Jul 8, 2014
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer, Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
One laptop and two desktop computers containing the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of about 6,000 patients were stolen during a break-in at the covered entity (CE), Haley Chiropractic Clinic. The machines and the clinic’s electronic health record (EHR) application were password-protected, but the devices were not encrypted. One of the desktop computers provided access to the web-based EHR system that included names, treatment notes, addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, in...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Haley Chiropractic Clinic data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 6,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 8, 2014.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer, Laptop.
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 Haley Chiropractic Clinic 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 Haley Chiropractic Clinic.