HHS OCR report ยท 2016
Atique Orthodontics data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Atique Orthodontics
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Oregon
- Individuals affected
- 1,506
- Submission date
- Apr 15, 2016
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On February 29, 2016, the covered entity (CE), Atique Orthodontics, reported that files on its web server were compromised by a potential unauthorized access through one of its computers. The files on the server contained the names, dates of birth, addresses, phone numbers, credit card numbers, insurance information, and social security numbers of approximately 1,506 individuals. The CE provided breach notification to HHS and affected individuals and offered identity theft protection service...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Atique Orthodontics data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,506 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 15, 2016.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer.
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 Atique Orthodontics 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 Atique Orthodontics.