Andrew Dang, DDS

Andrew Dang, DDS (CA) reported to HHS on 2020-06-04 a Theft affecting 974 individuals. A desktop computer was stolen from the dental office. The ePHI involved was financial information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media, and provided free credit monitoring. Following the breach, the CE improved physical safeguards and implemented additional technical safeguards. OCR obtained assurances that corrective actions were implemented.

Affected (this filing): 974

Andrew Dang, DDS reported a physical burglary of its Monterey Park office on April 19, 2020, during which an office computer was stolen. The unencrypted computer contained patients' and employees' social security numbers and dental insurance information. The practice reported the incident to police and regulators, and is offering two years of complimentary identity theft protection to affected individuals. The practice is currently encrypting patient information to prevent future incidents.