HHS OCR report ยท 2009
Democracy Data & Communications, LLC ( data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Democracy Data & Communications, LLC (
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Virginia
- Individuals affected
- 83,000
- Submission date
- Dec 8, 2009
- Type of breach
- Other
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
In its breach report and during the course of OCR's investigation, the covered entity advised that it took various corrective actions to prevent a reoccurrence of the breach. Specifically, the covered entity conducted a risk assessment which revealed that the breach posed a significant risk of financial, reputational, or other harm to the 83,000 members. The covered entity sent notification letters to 83,000 members apologizing for the breach and offered a year of free credit monitoring and...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Democracy Data & Communications, LLC ( data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 83,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 8, 2009.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Other, 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 Democracy Data & Communications, LLC ( 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 Democracy Data & Communications, LLC (.