HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Arizona Department of Economic Security, Division of Developmental Disabilities data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Arizona Department of Economic Security, Division of Developmental Disabilities
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Arizona
- Individuals affected
- 857
- Submission date
- Mar 10, 2023
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Gladden Farms Family Dentistry, reported that it experienced a cyber-attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 3,085 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, medication information, lab results, diagnoses, and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals and the media. In response to the breach, the strengthened its policies and procedures, implemented additional technical...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Arizona Department of Economic Security, Division of Developmental Disabilities data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 857 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 10, 2023.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 Arizona Department of Economic Security, Division of Developmental Disabilities 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 Arizona Department of Economic Security, Division of Developmental Disabilities.