HHS OCR report ยท 2018
Gwenn S Robinson MD data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Gwenn S Robinson MD
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New Mexico
- Individuals affected
- 2,500
- Submission date
- Jun 14, 2018
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The office of Gwenn S. Robinson, MD, the covered entity (CE), reported that an unauthorized user accessed its computer system and demanded a ransom to recover patient data, which was encrypted by the user. The CE determined that the breach affected the protected health information (PHI) of 2,500 individuals, specifically demographic and clinical information. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. As a result of the breach, the CE took steps to impr...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Gwenn S Robinson MD data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,500 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 14, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer.
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 Gwenn S Robinson MD 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 Gwenn S Robinson MD.