HHS OCR report ยท 2010
Debra C. Duffy, DDS data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Debra C. Duffy, DDS
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 4,700
- Submission date
- Oct 5, 2010
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop, Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
An unencrypted laptop and network server were stolen during a burglary of the office.The breach affected approximately 4700 individuals.The protected health information involved in the breach included treatment information for pediatric dental patients and social security numbers, insurance identification numbers and driver's license numbers. Following the discovery of the breach, the CE relocated the practice servers, secured the laptops and installed steel doors at the front entrance of the...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Debra C. Duffy, DDS data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,700 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 5, 2010.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Laptop, 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 Debra C. Duffy, DDS 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 Debra C. Duffy, DDS.