HHS OCR report ยท 2012
West Dermatology data breach
West Dermatology, a healthcare provider in California, reported a breach affecting 1,900 individuals to HHS OCR on May 18, 2012.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- West Dermatology
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 1,900
- Submission date
- May 18, 2012
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Other
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
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Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the West Dermatology data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,900 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 18, 2012.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Other.
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 West Dermatology 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 West Dermatology.