HHS OCR report ยท 2023
SUNY at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- SUNY at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 765
- Submission date
- Aug 16, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The business associate (BA), SUNY at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, reported that a software vulnerability affected the protected health information (PHI) of 756 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, diagnoses, and financial information. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the BA implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the SUNY at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 765 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 16, 2023.
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 SUNY at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine 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 SUNY at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine.