HHS OCR report · 2022
Compton & Broomhead Dental Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Compton & Broomhead Dental Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Indiana
- Individuals affected
- 1,307
- Submission date
- Nov 23, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Compton & Broomhead Dental Center, reported that several employees were the victims of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 1,307 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security and drivers’ license numbers, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Compton & Broomhead Dental Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,307 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 23, 2022.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, 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 Compton & Broomhead Dental Center 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 Compton & Broomhead Dental Center.