HHS OCR report · 2017
Braun Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Braun Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- District of Columbia
- Individuals affected
- 1,200
- Submission date
- Jul 28, 2017
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE) sent an email to patients that failed to conceal the email addresses of the other recipients. The breach included the protected health information (PHI) of 1,200 individuals, specifically email addresses. Following the breach, the CE's Privacy Officer worked with its Information Technology (IT) Department to attempt to recall the message. The CE performed a breach risk assessment and determined there was a low risk of compromise to patients’ PHI. The CE implemented a...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Braun Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,200 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 28, 2017.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: 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 Braun Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center 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 Braun Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center.