HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Banis Plastic Surgery data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Banis Plastic Surgery
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Kentucky
- Individuals affected
- 4,498
- Submission date
- Apr 4, 2023
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Banis Plastic Surgery, reported that an employee emailed the protected health information (PHI) of 4,498 individuals to the wrong recipients. The PHI involved included names and addresses. The CE notified HHS and the affected individuals. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better protect its PHI. OCR provided technical assistance regarding the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Banis Plastic Surgery data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,498 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 4, 2023.
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 Banis Plastic Surgery 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 Banis Plastic Surgery.