HHS OCR report ยท 2018
Leominster Dermatology LLP data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Leominster Dermatology LLP
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Massachusetts
- Individuals affected
- 500
- Submission date
- Sep 13, 2018
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
OCR opened an investigation of the covered entity (CE), New England Dermatology P.C., after it reported that one of its locations, Northampton, disposed of patient records containing protected health information (PHI) without shredding them prior to disposal in a dumpster. The PHI included demographic and clinical information. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media and provided substitute notice as appropriate. Following the breach, the CE implemen...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Leominster Dermatology LLP data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 500 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 13, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Leominster Dermatology LLP 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 Leominster Dermatology LLP.