HHS OCR report · 2019
The Center for Facial Restoration, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- The Center for Facial Restoration, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 3,600
- Submission date
- Dec 26, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), The Center for Facial Restoration, reported that it was the victim of a ransomware attack affecting the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 3,600 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, driver’ license numbers, Social Security numbers, financial and claims information, diagnoses/conditions, and medications prescribed. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In re...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the The Center for Facial Restoration, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,600 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 26, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
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 The Center for Facial Restoration, Inc. 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 The Center for Facial Restoration, Inc..