HHS OCR report ยท 2017
Andrea Yaley, DDS data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Andrea Yaley, DDS
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 1,200
- Submission date
- Jul 10, 2017
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer, Electronic Medical Record, Email, Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Andrea Yaley, DDS, received a ransomware notice that encrypted its computers. The types of protected health information (PHI) involved in the incident included the full names, addresses, dates of birth, social security numbers, claims information, billing codes, and clinical information of approximately 1,200 individuals. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following the breach, the CE immediately reported the incident t...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Andrea Yaley, DDS data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,200 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 10, 2017.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer, Electronic Medical Record, Email, Network Server.
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 Andrea Yaley, DDS 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 Andrea Yaley, DDS.