HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Buckhead Smile Center, P.C. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Buckhead Smile Center, P.C.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Georgia
- Individuals affected
- 1,655
- Submission date
- Oct 17, 2019
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Buckhead Smile Center, reported that an employee improperly emailed the protected health information (PHI) of 1,655 individuals to his personal email account. The PHI involved included names, diagnoses, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, addresses, and financial information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, local and federal law enforcement entities, and provided substitute notice. A call center was established for questions or concerns. ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Buckhead Smile Center, P.C. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,655 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 17, 2019.
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 Buckhead Smile Center, 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 Buckhead Smile Center, P.C..