HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Clear Dermatology and Aesthetics Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Clear Dermatology and Aesthetics Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Arizona
- Individuals affected
- 1,282
- Submission date
- Jun 17, 2019
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop, Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Brenda LaTowsky, M.D., PLC, doing business as the Clear Dermatology & Aesthetics Center and Investigate MD, reported that its office was burglarized and a flash drive, laptop, and tablet computer that contained the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of approximately 1,282 individuals, was stolen. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, Social Security numbers, financial information, clinical information, and treatment information. The CE notified HH...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Clear Dermatology and Aesthetics Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,282 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 17, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Laptop, 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 Clear Dermatology and Aesthetics Center 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 Clear Dermatology and Aesthetics Center.