HHS OCR report · 2024
The Facial Pain Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- The Facial Pain Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Minnesota
- Individuals affected
- 1,894
- Submission date
- Aug 9, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), The Facial Pain Center, reported that multiple employees were victims of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 1,894 individuals. The PHI involved included names, medical record numbers, dates of birth, Social Security and drivers’ license numbers, financial and health insurance information, email addresses, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its w...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the The Facial Pain Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,894 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 9, 2024.
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 The Facial Pain Center 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 The Facial Pain Center.