HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Arkansas Otolaryngology Center, PA data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Arkansas Otolaryngology Center, PA
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Arkansas
- Individuals affected
- 12,217
- Submission date
- Oct 22, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Arkansas Otolaryngology Center, reported that multiple employees were the victims of an email phishing scheme that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of approximately 12,217 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, diagnoses, conditions, addresses, dates of birth, and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided complimentary credit report monitoring services. In its mitigation effor...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Arkansas Otolaryngology Center, PA data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 12,217 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 22, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 Arkansas Otolaryngology Center, PA 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 Arkansas Otolaryngology Center, PA.