HHS OCR report · 2015
David E. Hansen DDS PS data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- David E. Hansen DDS PS
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Washington
- Individuals affected
- 2,000
- Submission date
- Jan 29, 2015
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Other Portable Electronic Device, Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On January 29, 2015, the covered entity (CE), David E. Hansen DDS PS, reported that a password protected computer back-up disk, 20 encrypted flash drives and 32 paper dental patients' records were stolen during a break-in at the CE’s facility. The media devices contained the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of approximately 2000 individuals. The PHI involved in the breach included patients’ names, diagnoses, medications, and other clinical information. The CE provided breach ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the David E. Hansen DDS PS 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 Jan 29, 2015.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Other Portable Electronic Device, 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 David E. Hansen DDS PS 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 David E. Hansen DDS PS.