HHS OCR report ยท 2010
Laboratory Corporation of America/Dynacare Northwest, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Laboratory Corporation of America/Dynacare Northwest, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Washington
- Individuals affected
- 5,080
- Submission date
- Mar 18, 2010
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
A laptop computer was stolen from a workforce member's car. The laptop computer contained the protected health information of approximately 5080 individuals. The protected health information involved in the breach included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and lab results. Following the breach, the covered entity encrypted all laptop computers. \
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Laboratory Corporation of America/Dynacare Northwest, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 5,080 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 18, 2010.
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 Laboratory Corporation of America/Dynacare Northwest, Inc. 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 Laboratory Corporation of America/Dynacare Northwest, Inc..