HHS OCR report · 2020
CCPOA Benefit Trust Fund data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- CCPOA Benefit Trust Fund
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 80,000
- Submission date
- Oct 29, 2020
- 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), CCPOA Benefit Trust Fund, reported that it was the victim of a ransomware attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 80,000 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and phone numbers. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. The CE also provided complimentary credit monitoring services. As a result of OCR’s investigation, the CE revised its HIPAA security procedures, retraine...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the CCPOA Benefit Trust Fund data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 80,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 29, 2020.
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 CCPOA Benefit Trust Fund 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 CCPOA Benefit Trust Fund.