HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Idaho State University Dental Hygiene data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Idaho State University Dental Hygiene
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Idaho
- Individuals affected
- 543
- Submission date
- Aug 13, 2020
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Idaho State University Dental Hygiene, the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee inadvertently sent an email containing the email addresses of 543 individuals that were unmasked. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE strengthened its administrative safeguards and retrained its staff. During the investigation, OCR provided the CE with technical assistance.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Idaho State University Dental Hygiene data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 543 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 13, 2020.
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 Idaho State University Dental Hygiene 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 Idaho State University Dental Hygiene.