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Centro de Ortodoncia Inc.

ArchivedSubmitted 09/13/2011
State
PR
Covered entity type
Healthcare Provider
Individuals affected
2,000
Business associate present
No
Type of breach
Theft
Location of breached information
Paper/Films
First seen by InfoSec Signals
9/23/2026
Last seen in OCR export
9/23/2026

OCR description

OCR opened an investigation of the covered entity (CE), Dr. Pedro Valentin, after it reported boxes containing the protected health information (PHI) of 2,000 individuals were moved from the CE's office. The PHI included names, account numbers, responsible party in charge of account, and method of payment. OCR's investigation revealed that the individual who removed the PHI was the CE's wife and business partner. The CE advised OCR that he knew his wife/partner was removing the boxes for the purpose of ascertaining the amount of monies the CE was receiving and that he is in the process of dissolving the partnership. OCR concluded that the actions alleged in the breach report did not amount to a breach.

Change history

  • 9/23/2026Added to OCR's archive list

Source: HHS OCR Breach Portal, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights about this source

Records are reproduced as published; entity names and figures are OCR's.

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