Joseph F. Lopez, MD
Disclosed Nov 20, 200916 years ago952 affectedConfirmed
A shared Computer that was used for backup was stolen on 9/27/09. The Computer contained certain electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 952 patients. Following the breach, the covered entity notified all 952 affected individuals and the appropriate media; added technical safeguards of encryption for all ePHI stored on the USB flash drive or the CD used on the replacement computer; added physical safeguards by keeping new portable devices locked when not in use in a secure combination safe in doctor's private office or in a secure filing cabinet; and added administrative safeguards by requiring annual refresher retraining of staff for Privacy and Security Rules. \
What is known
| People affected | 952 (as reported to HHS) |
|---|---|
| Disclosed | Nov 20, 2009 |
| Attack | Lost or stolen device |
| Data exposed | Names, Health |
| Sector | Healthcare · US |
| Status | Confirmed |
Sources
| Source | |
|---|---|
| HHS OCR breach report (archive, resolved): Joseph F. Lopez, MD (Healthcare Provider, CA)ocrportal.hhs.gov · Official notice | Official notice |
Notices filed
| Where | Filed | People |
|---|---|---|
| HHS archivetotal | Nov 20, 2009 | 952 |
History of this record
- 2026-09-25 · added · backfill source
First seen 2026-09-25 (HHS archive), confirmed by HHS OCR. Record counts are as reported. Not legal advice.