HHS OCR report · 2014
Dr. Veronica Joann Barber data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Dr. Veronica Joann Barber
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 4,000
- Submission date
- Jul 28, 2014
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Another provider, Veronica Joann Barber, O.D., (VB) copied the covered entity’s (CE) entire data base and used the electronic protected health information (ePHI) to solicit patients for her own practice. VB worked at the CE’s office under a space-sharing agreement until the CE terminated the agreement. The CE requested that VB cease and desist using the PHI, but she did not agree. The theft occurred on December 15, 2013, and affected 4,000 individuals. The ePHI involved in the breach inc...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Dr. Veronica Joann Barber data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 28, 2014.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Dr. Veronica Joann Barber 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 Dr. Veronica Joann Barber.