South Florida Neurology Associates

A laptop computer was stolen after hours from a lab of the covered entity (CE), South Florida Neurology Associates. The laptop contained the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 900 patients and contained demographic and clinical information, including patients’ names, dates of birth, and diagnoses. The CE notified law enforcement which initiated an investigation. Additionally, the CE provided breach notification to HHS, the affected individuals, and the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. The CE improved physical safeguards and improved administrative safeguards by imposing more restrictive access policies for the lab.