HHS OCR report ยท 2010
Ernest T. Bice, Jr. DDS, P.A. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Ernest T. Bice, Jr. DDS, P.A.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 21,000
- Submission date
- Mar 10, 2010
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Other, Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Three unencrypted external back-up drives were stolen from a safe in the covered entity's locked office. The laptop computer contained the protected health information of approximately 21,000 individuals. The protected health information involved in the breach included names, addresses phone numbers, dates of birth, social security numbers, insurance information, and treatment histories. Following the breach, the covered entity moved back-up data offsite and encrypted all workstations. Ad...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Ernest T. Bice, Jr. DDS, P.A. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 21,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 10, 2010.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Other, Other Portable Electronic Device.
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 Ernest T. Bice, Jr. DDS, P.A. 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.
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