HHS OCR report · 2019
Central Valley Regional Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Central Valley Regional Center
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 15,975
- Submission date
- Oct 11, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Central Valley Regional Center, the covered entity (CE), reported that it was the victim of a cyber-attack affecting the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of approximately 15,975 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, birthdates, dates of death, Social Security numbers, drivers’ license information, and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following OCR’s investigation, the CE implemented new technical safeg...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Central Valley Regional Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 15,975 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 11, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 Central Valley Regional Center 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 Central Valley Regional Center.