HHS OCR report · 2022
Albany Family Dentistry data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Albany Family Dentistry
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Minnesota
- Individuals affected
- 1,117
- Submission date
- Jan 14, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Albany Family Dentistry, reported that it was the victim of a cyber-attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 1,117 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, drivers’ license numbers, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, claims information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative and ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Albany Family Dentistry data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,117 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 14, 2022.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, 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 Albany Family Dentistry 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 Albany Family Dentistry.