HHS OCR report ยท 2025
Chicago Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Chicago Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 770
- Submission date
- Dec 22, 2025
- 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), Chicago Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology, reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a hacking incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 770 individuals. The PHI involved demographic, healthcare provider, and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS and the affected individuals; the BA notified the media. In response to the breach, the CE took steps to mitigate harm and implemented additional technical and administrative saf...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Chicago Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 770 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 22, 2025.
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 Chicago Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology 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 Chicago Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology.