HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Smiles in the Pines data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Smiles in the Pines
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- North Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 1,800
- Submission date
- Oct 21, 2024
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer, Electronic Medical Record, Email, Other Portable Electronic Device, Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Lejla Streets, D.M.D dba Smiles on the Pines, reported that her former landlord gained access to her office when she was not present and the protected health information (PHI) of 1,800 individuals was potentially compromised. The CE notified HHS. After filing the breach report, the CE determined that no PHI was breached. In addition, the entity is no longer in business.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Smiles in the Pines data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,800 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 21, 2024.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer, Electronic Medical Record, Email, Other Portable Electronic Device, Paper/Films.
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 Smiles in the Pines 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 Smiles in the Pines.