HHS OCR report · 2015
HealthPoint data breach
HealthPoint, a healthcare provider in Washington, reported a breach affecting 1,300 individuals to HHS OCR on Nov 13, 2015.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- HealthPoint
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Washington
- Individuals affected
- 1,300
- Submission date
- Nov 13, 2015
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE) reported a breach concerning the theft of a laptop computer from its medical office. The laptop was used for eye scans and contained the names, dates of birth, and medical record numbers of 1,300 patients. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. As a result of OCR’s investigation, and to prevent a similar breach from happening in the future, the CE undertook a comprehensive risk analysis, encrypted its mobile devices, and ensu...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the HealthPoint data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,300 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 13, 2015.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: 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 HealthPoint 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 HealthPoint.