HHS OCR report ยท 2020
DJO, LLC data breach
DJO, LLC, a healthcare provider in California, reported a breach affecting 3,429 individuals to HHS OCR on Oct 16, 2020.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- DJO, LLC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 3,429
- Submission date
- Oct 16, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), DJO, reported that an employee of its former business associate was the victim of an email phishing attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 3,429 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, addresses, health insurance information, and medical diagnoses and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In respons...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by DJO, LLC
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJO, LLC | CA | Healthcare Provider | 1,203 | Jan 6, 2018 | Loss | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the DJO, LLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,429 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 16, 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: 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 DJO, LLC 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 DJO, LLC.