HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Arlington Skin data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Arlington Skin
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Virginia
- Individuals affected
- 17,468
- Submission date
- Jul 12, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Arlington Skin, reported that its business associate experienced a cybersecurity attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 17,468 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, lab results, and medications. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE provide complimentary credit monitoring services to affected individuals.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Arlington Skin data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 17,468 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 12, 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: Electronic Medical Record.
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 Arlington Skin 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 Arlington Skin.