HHS OCR report · 2013
Hansen and Associates, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Hansen and Associates, Inc.
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Wyoming
- Individuals affected
- 2,700
- Submission date
- Jul 15, 2013
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Hansen and Associates, Inc., the covered entity (CE), reported that between May 21, 2013, and May 29, 2013, its employee inappropriately used her workstation in violation of its policies on multiple occasions. The employee added software programs that allowed her to remotely access a desktop computer from her personal computer and store information in the cloud for personal access. The employee’s conduct temporarily affected the CE’s ability to access protected health information (PHI) main...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Hansen and Associates, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,700 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 15, 2013.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer.
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 Hansen and Associates, 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 Hansen and Associates, Inc..