HHS OCR report · 2016
Linda J White, DDS, PC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Linda J White, DDS, PC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Virginia
- Individuals affected
- 2,000
- Submission date
- Jun 27, 2016
- Type of breach
- Improper Disposal
- Location of breached information
- Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On June 27, 2016, the covered entity (CE), Dr. Linda White, reported that an external hard drive device containing a backup of the dental practice's computer server was not returned for proper destruction by an employee. Approximately 2,000 individuals were affected by the breach and the types of protected health information (PHI) stolen included patients’ names, dates of births, social security numbers, and limited medical information. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected i...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Linda J White, DDS, PC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 27, 2016.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Improper Disposal, with the breached information located in: 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 Linda J White, DDS, PC 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 Linda J White, DDS, PC.