HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Harborview Oral & Facial Surgery Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Harborview Oral & Facial Surgery Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Mississippi
- Individuals affected
- 3,472
- Submission date
- Aug 8, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Harborview Oral & Facial Surgery Center reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a cybersecurity incident that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 3,247 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the BA implemented additional administrative, technical, and security sa...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Harborview Oral & Facial Surgery Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,472 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 8, 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: 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 Harborview Oral & Facial Surgery 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 Harborview Oral & Facial Surgery Center.