HHS OCR report · 2018
Anne Arundel Dermatology, P.A. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Anne Arundel Dermatology, P.A.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Maryland
- Individuals affected
- 1,310
- Submission date
- Aug 9, 2018
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Burglars stole documents including patients’ protected health information (PHI) from a locked cabinet at Anne Arundel Dermatology, the covered entity (CE). The breach affected approximately 1,324 individuals and the types of PHI involved included names, addresses, bank account numbers, and clinical and diagnostic information. The CE provided reach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following the breach, the CE implemented additional physical safeguards. OCR reviewed ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Anne Arundel Dermatology, P.A. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,310 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 9, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 Anne Arundel Dermatology, P.A. 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 Anne Arundel Dermatology, P.A..