HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Allergy Medical Group of the North Area, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Allergy Medical Group of the North Area, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 6,934
- Submission date
- Apr 29, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Allergy Medical Group of the North Area, reported that it experienced a cybersecurity incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 6,934 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, and financial and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguard...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Allergy Medical Group of the North Area, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 6,934 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 29, 2024.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
Is the investigation still open?
No. The report is in the OCR portal archive, which holds reports where OCR has closed its review.
Is a breach notice letter from Allergy Medical Group of the North Area, Inc. legitimate?
This site cannot verify letters. Check the sender against the organisation's official website and the HHS OCR breach portal, and avoid calling numbers or clicking links only listed in an unexpected message. See our guide on what to do after a data breach notice.
Source: HHS OCR Breach Portal, OCR export October 2026. Network USA is not affiliated with HHS or Allergy Medical Group of the North Area, Inc..