HHS OCR report · 2012
Lutheran Community Services Northwest data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Lutheran Community Services Northwest
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Washington
- Individuals affected
- 756
- Submission date
- May 29, 2012
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer, Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Two desktop computers and a USB drive were stolen during a break-in at the CE’s premises. The devices contained the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of approximately 757 individuals. The ePHI involved in the breach included phone numbers, email addresses, state identification card information, demographic, financial, clinical, diagnostic, and treatment information. The CE installed new locks, added HIPAA policies and procedures, and encrypted all mobile devices. As a result ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Lutheran Community Services Northwest data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 756 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 29, 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, 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 Lutheran Community Services Northwest 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 Lutheran Community Services Northwest.