HHS OCR report ยท 2018
Denise M. Bowden, LAc data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Denise M. Bowden, LAc
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 538
- Submission date
- Jun 11, 2018
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On April 28, 2018, a burglar stole a desktop computer from the office of the covered entity (CE), Denise M. Bowden, LAc, a licensed acupuncturist. The computer contained the protected health information (PHI) of 538 individuals, including demographic and clinical information. The CE notified the police, provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media, and provided free credit monitoring. Following the breach, the CE strengthened password requirements for electronic sy...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Denise M. Bowden, LAc data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 538 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 11, 2018.
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 Denise M. Bowden, LAc 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 Denise M. Bowden, LAc.