HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Dermacare Brickell data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Dermacare Brickell
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 1,800
- Submission date
- Jan 7, 2019
- Type of breach
- Improper Disposal
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On November 20, 2018, the covered entity (CE), Dermacare Brickell, discovered that patient files in a locked storage unit had been disposed of inadvertently. The files contained the protected health information (PHI) of 1,800 former patients and included demographic and clinical information. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media and posted notice on its website. It also set up a toll-free phone number to respond to inquiries. In response to the incide...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Dermacare Brickell data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,800 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 7, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Improper Disposal, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 Dermacare Brickell 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 Dermacare Brickell.