Alain A. Montiel, DDS
Disclosed Oct 14, 20223 years ago17,157 affectedConfirmed
Dr. Alain A. Montiel, DDS, the covered entity (CE), reported that a laptop was stolen from his vehicle that contained the protected health information (PHI) of 17,157 individuals. The PHI involved included names, diagnoses, lab results, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS and the affected individuals. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative and physical safeguards to protect PHI.
What is known
| People affected | 17,157 (as reported to HHS) |
|---|---|
| Disclosed | Oct 14, 2022 |
| Attack | Lost or stolen device |
| Data exposed | Names, Health |
| Sector | Healthcare · US |
| Status | Confirmed |
Sources
| Source | |
|---|---|
| HHS OCR breach report (archive, resolved): Alain A. Montiel, DDS (Healthcare Provider, CA)ocrportal.hhs.gov · Official notice | Official notice |
Notices filed
| Where | Filed | People |
|---|---|---|
| HHS archivetotal | Oct 14, 2022 | 17,157 |
History of this record
- 2026-09-25 · added · backfill source
First seen 2026-09-25 (HHS archive), confirmed by HHS OCR. Record counts are as reported. Not legal advice.