HHS OCR report · 2019
David E. Beneson, DPM data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- David E. Beneson, DPM
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Michigan
- Individuals affected
- 12,542
- Submission date
- Mar 29, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record, Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), David E. Beneson, DPM, reported that his practice was the victim of a ransomware attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 12,542 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license information, Social Security numbers, and clinical information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the David E. Beneson, DPM data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 12,542 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 29, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record, Network Server.
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 David E. Beneson, DPM 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 David E. Beneson, DPM.