Health Data Breach Tracker/WA

Healthcare Provider · Archived

David E. Hansen DDS PS

2,000 individuals · submitted January 29, 2015

About this report

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 notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. The CE improved physical security and retrained workforce members. OCR obtained assurances that the CE implemented the corrective actions noted above.

Summary as published by the HHS Office for Civil Rights.

Organization
David E. Hansen DDS PS
State
WA
Entity type
Healthcare Provider
Individuals affected
2,000
Submission date
January 29, 2015
Breach type
Theft
Location of information
Other Portable Electronic Device, Paper/Films
Business associate present
No
OCR status
Archived

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