On June 16, 2015, two unencrypted desktop computers containing the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 560 individuals were stolen from the business associate (BA), Treat Insurance Agency, at its North Little Rock offices. The BA is an insurance broker that solicits and submits applications for health insurance coverage to the covered entity (CE), Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield. The types of PHI involved in the breach included demographic, clinical and financial information. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. OCR reviewed the BA agreement in place between the CE and the BA and determined that the BA agreement was compliant with 45 C.F.R. §§ 164.314 and 164.504.
