HHS OCR report ยท 2026
Asian Americans for Community Involvement data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Asian Americans for Community Involvement
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 521
- Submission date
- Jan 5, 2026
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Asian Americans for Community Involvement, reported that a subcontractor its business associate experienced a hacking incident that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 521 individuals. The PHI involved demographic, clinical, and financial information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals and the media. OCR provided technical assistance to the CE regarding the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Asian Americans for Community Involvement data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 521 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 5, 2026.
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 Asian Americans for Community Involvement 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 Asian Americans for Community Involvement.