HHS OCR report · 2018
Dermatologists of Southwest Ohio data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Dermatologists of Southwest Ohio
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 733
- Submission date
- Dec 20, 2018
- Type of breach
- Improper Disposal
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Dermatologists of Southwest Ohio, the covered entity (CE), reported that its cleaning vendor improperly disposed of the medical records of 733 individuals by placing them in a public dumpster. The protected health information (PHI) involved included names, addresses, birthdates, drivers’ license information, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, lab results, medications prescribed, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided complimentar...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Dermatologists of Southwest Ohio data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 733 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 20, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Improper Disposal, with the breached information located in: 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 Dermatologists of Southwest Ohio 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 Dermatologists of Southwest Ohio.