HHS OCR report ยท 2021
New England Dermatology and Laser Center, P.C. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- New England Dermatology and Laser Center, P.C.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Massachusetts
- Individuals affected
- 58,106
- Submission date
- May 11, 2021
- Type of breach
- Improper Disposal
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
New England Dermatology, P.C., d/b/a New England Dermatology and Laser Center (NEDLC) has paid $300,640 to the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and agreed to implement a corrective action plan to settle potential violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule. NEDLC is located in Massachusetts and provides dermatology services. On May 11, 2021, NEDLC filed a breach report with OCR stating that e...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the New England Dermatology and Laser Center, P.C. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 58,106 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 11, 2021.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Improper Disposal, 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 New England Dermatology and Laser Center, P.C. 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 New England Dermatology and Laser Center, P.C..