HHS OCR report · 2013
Erskine Family Dentistry data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Erskine Family Dentistry
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Indiana
- Individuals affected
- 2,723
- Submission date
- May 21, 2013
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
An email was opened on an Erskine Family Dentistry computer that contained a virus; it affected the computers which stored the protected health information (PHI) of 2,723 individuals. The types of PHI involved in the breach included patients’ names, addresses, dates of birth, social security numbers, credit card numbers, claims information, and treatment information. The covered entity (CE) investigated and ensured that the virus did not penetrate any of its programing containing PHI. The...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Erskine Family Dentistry data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,723 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 21, 2013.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer.
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 Erskine Family Dentistry 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 Erskine Family Dentistry.