HHS OCR report · 2020
Andrews Braces data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Andrews Braces
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Nevada
- Individuals affected
- 16,622
- Submission date
- Apr 7, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Andrew Braces, LLC, the covered entity (CE), reported that it was the victim of a cyber-attack involving the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of approximately 16,622 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, addresses, birthdates, diagnoses/conditions, medications prescribed, treatment information, and claims information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following OCR’s investigation, the CE revised its policy and procedu...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Andrews Braces data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 16,622 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 7, 2020.
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 Andrews Braces 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 Andrews Braces.