HHS OCR report · 2018
Steven Yang, D.D.S., INC. data breach
Steven Yang, D.D.S., INC., a healthcare provider in California, reported a breach affecting 3,202 individuals to HHS OCR on Jan 26, 2018.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Steven Yang, D.D.S., INC.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 3,202
- Submission date
- Jan 26, 2018
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Steven Yang, D.D.S., Inc., the covered entity (CE), reported that an intruder burglarized its dental office on January 6, 2018, and stole two laptop computers containing patient information. The breach affected the protected health information (PHI) of 3,202 individuals, including patients’ names, dates of birth, addresses, social security numbers, and claims information. The CE provided breach notification to affected individuals, the media, and HHS. The CE also contacted the police about ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Steven Yang, D.D.S., INC. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,202 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 26, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Laptop.
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 Steven Yang, D.D.S., INC. 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 Steven Yang, D.D.S., INC..