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Ward A. Morris, DDS

ArchivedSubmitted 08/11/2010
State
WA
Covered entity type
Healthcare Provider
Individuals affected
2,698
Business associate present
No
Type of breach
Theft
Location of breached information
Desktop Computer
First seen by InfoSec Signals
9/23/2026
Last seen in OCR export
9/23/2026

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 encrypted all ePHI on computer workstations and servers. As a result of OCR’s investigation, the CE improved its physical safeguards and retrained employees.

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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