HHS OCR report · 2010
Ward A. Morris, DDS data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Ward A. Morris, DDS
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Washington
- Individuals affected
- 2,698
- Submission date
- Aug 11, 2010
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity’s (CE), computer server containing the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 2,698 patients was stolen during an office burglary. The server was password-protected but not encrypted. The types of ePHI involved in the breach included names, addresses, dates of birth, social security numbers, and medical information. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media, and posted substitute notice. Following the breach, the CE encrypt...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Ward A. Morris, DDS data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,698 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 11, 2010.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer.
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 Ward A. Morris, DDS 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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