HHS OCR report · 2017
The Dermatology Center of Raleigh PA data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- The Dermatology Center of Raleigh PA
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- North Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 3,000
- Submission date
- Jul 5, 2017
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On June 21, 2017, the covered entity (CE), The Dermatology Center of Raleigh, PA, discovered that its employee sent a patient list to a Sona Dermatology & Med Spa (“Sona”) employee in an unsecure/unencrypted email format. The patient list contained the names, account numbers, and telephone numbers of 3,000 individuals. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals and the media. Following the breach, the CE and Sona formally entered into a management services agreement a...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the The Dermatology Center of Raleigh PA data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 5, 2017.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 The Dermatology Center of Raleigh PA 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 The Dermatology Center of Raleigh PA.