HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Arizona Oncology Associates, PC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Arizona Oncology Associates, PC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Arizona
- Individuals affected
- 717
- Submission date
- Mar 5, 2021
- Type of breach
- Loss
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Arizona Oncology Associates, reported that an employee lost documents that contained the protected health information (PHI) of 717 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, local law enforcement, and posted substitute notice on its website. Following the breach incident, the CE sanctioned the workforce member and implemented a...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Arizona Oncology Associates, PC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 717 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 5, 2021.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Loss, 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 Oncology Associates, PC 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 Oncology Associates, PC.