HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Lanier Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, P.C. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Lanier Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, P.C.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Georgia
- Individuals affected
- 1,950
- Submission date
- Jan 29, 2019
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On October 24, 2018, via a business associate (BA), an employee sent emails to 1,953 patients that erroneously contained a spreadsheet that listed protected health information (PHI) for all recipients of the message. The spreadsheet included names, genders, ages, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses. Immediately following the breach, the covered entity (CE) sent an apology email to the affected individuals, sanctioned the responsible employee, trained all employees on its new e...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Lanier Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, P.C. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,950 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 29, 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 Lanier Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, 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 Lanier Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, P.C..