HHS OCR report ยท 2018
David S. Ng, O.D. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- David S. Ng, O.D.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 758
- Submission date
- Jun 16, 2018
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On June 16, 2018, the covered entity (CE), Dr. David Ng, reported that an unidentified individual broke into his office and stole a number of items, including a portable computer drive (i.e., a USB thumb drive). The stolen drive contained protected health information (PHI), including names, addresses, dates of birth, social security numbers, health claim information, and medical records relating to 758 patients. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the David S. Ng, O.D. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 758 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 16, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: 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 David S. Ng, O.D. 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 David S. Ng, O.D..