HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Andrew Dang, DDS data breach
Andrew Dang, DDS, a healthcare provider in California, reported a breach affecting 974 individuals to HHS OCR on Jun 4, 2020.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Andrew Dang, DDS
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 974
- Submission date
- Jun 4, 2020
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Andrew Dang, DDS, reported that a desktop computer was stolen from his office. The computer contained the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 974 individuals. The ePHI involved was financial information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided free credit monitoring services. Following the breach, the CE improved physical safeguards at its facility and implemented additional technical safeguards. OCR obtained assurances tha...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Andrew Dang, DDS data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 974 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 4, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer.
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 Andrew Dang, 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 Andrew Dang, DDS.