HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Laboratory of Dermatopathology data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Laboratory of Dermatopathology
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 4,082
- Submission date
- Jul 25, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Laboratory of Dermatopathology, the covered entity (CE), reported that its business associate (BA), Retrieval-Masters Creditors Bureau, Inc., doing business as American Medical Collection Agency, was the victim of a cyber-attack involving the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 4,082 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, phone numbers, dates of service, birthdates, clinical information, and financial information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, a...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Laboratory of Dermatopathology data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,082 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 25, 2019.
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 Laboratory of Dermatopathology 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 Laboratory of Dermatopathology.