HHS OCR report · 2022
Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 5,423
- Submission date
- Nov 30, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center, reported that its business associate (BA) was the victim of a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 5,423 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, Social Security numbers, drivers’ license numbers, diagnoses, lab results, medications, and other treatment information. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. Additionally, th...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 5,423 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 30, 2022.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
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 Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center 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 Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center.