HHS OCR report ยท 2013
Olson & White Orthodontics data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Olson & White Orthodontics
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Missouri
- Individuals affected
- 10,000
- Submission date
- Sep 3, 2013
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer, Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On July 22, 2013, two desktop computers that contained protected health information (PHI) were stolen from the covered entity (CE), Olson & White Orthodontics, during a break-in. The names, addresses, dates of birth, social security numbers, claims information, diagnoses, and treatment information affecting 10,000 were reportedly disclosed. The CE utilized a system for encryption to protect its PHI; however, a software oversight may have resulted in some PHI being stored in an unencrypted ma...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Olson & White Orthodontics data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 10,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 3, 2013.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer, 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 Olson & White Orthodontics 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 Olson & White Orthodontics.