HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Stephan C Dean data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Stephan C Dean
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 70,000
- Submission date
- Mar 4, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer, Electronic Medical Record, Email
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Stephen C. Dean, the business associate, filed a breach reporting indicating that he was the victim of a cyber-attack. Upon review, it was determined that there was no business relationship between Dean and the covered entity whose data was compromised. Since there was no business relationship, OCR does not have the authority to investigate this case and therefore, it was closed.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Stephan C Dean data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 70,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 4, 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: Desktop Computer, Electronic Medical Record, 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 Stephan C Dean 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 Stephan C Dean.