HHS OCR report ยท 2010
Aspen Dental Care P.C. data breach
Aspen Dental Care P.C., a healthcare provider in Colorado, reported a breach affecting 2,500 individuals to HHS OCR on Oct 26, 2010.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Aspen Dental Care P.C.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Colorado
- Individuals affected
- 2,500
- Submission date
- Oct 26, 2010
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Other
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
A computer hard drive containing encrypted patient records was stolen from the covered entity's (CE) safe. The hard drive contained clinical and demographic information of approximately 2,500 patients. Following the breach, the CE provided additional training to its staff. OCR obtained assurances that the CE implemented the corrective action listed above. \ \
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Aspen Dental Care P.C. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,500 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 26, 2010.
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 Aspen Dental Care P.C. 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 Aspen Dental Care P.C..