HHS OCR report · 2011
Friendship Center Dental Office data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Friendship Center Dental Office
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 2,200
- Submission date
- Jan 11, 2011
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On December 19, 2010, the covered entity’s (CE) facility was broken into and an unencrypted laptop was stolen, affecting the demographic information of approximately 2,200 individuals, including names, addresses, dates of birth and social security numbers. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. The CE increased physical security by installing a security system with motion detectors as well as motion sensor lighting outside the building. The CE also ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Friendship Center Dental Office data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,200 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 11, 2011.
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 Friendship Center Dental Office 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 Friendship Center Dental Office.