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HHS OCR report · 2011

Rape & Brooks Orthodontics, P.C. data breach

Rape & Brooks Orthodontics, P.C., a healthcare provider in Alabama, reported a breach affecting 20,744 individuals to HHS OCR on Mar 28, 2011.

OCR report facts

Covered entity
Rape & Brooks Orthodontics, P.C.
Entity type
Healthcare Provider
State
Alabama
Individuals affected
20,744
Submission date
Mar 28, 2011
Type of breach
Theft
Location of breached information
Desktop Computer, Network Server, Other, Other Portable Electronic Device
Business associate present
No
Status
Archive (closed)

OCR description

On February 4, 2011, covered entity’s (CE) facility was broken into and a computer server, three desktop computers, and an external hard drive were stolen, affecting the demographic, clinical and financial information of approximately 20,744 individuals. The CE, Rape & Brooks Orthodontics, P.C., provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. As a result of this incident, the CE increased physical security by upgrading its alarm system, changing and installing addi...

Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.

Frequently asked questions

How many people were affected by the Rape & Brooks Orthodontics, P.C. data breach?

The report to HHS OCR lists 20,744 individuals affected.

When was it reported to HHS?

It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 28, 2011.

What type of breach was it?

The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer, Network Server, Other, 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 Rape & Brooks Orthodontics, P.C. 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 Rape & Brooks Orthodontics, P.C..