HHS OCR report · 2024
Robert Peterson DDS, PC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Robert Peterson DDS, PC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Oregon
- Individuals affected
- 6,500
- Submission date
- Mar 23, 2024
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Robert Peterson, DDS, reported that it experienced a breach when unauthorized individuals entered his office and accessed and, in some cases, stole the protected health information (PHI) of 6500 individuals. The PHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, addresses, drivers’ license numbers, dates of birth, financial and claims information, diagnoses, lab results, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the me...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Robert Peterson DDS, PC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 6,500 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 23, 2024.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, 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 Robert Peterson DDS, PC 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 Robert Peterson DDS, PC.