HHS OCR report ยท 2017
Hand & Upper Extremity Centers dba Hand Rehabilitation Specialists data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Hand & Upper Extremity Centers dba Hand Rehabilitation Specialists
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 12,806
- Submission date
- Sep 1, 2017
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On July 5, 2017, the covered entity (CE), Hand & Upper Extremity Centers dba Hand Rehabilitation Specialists, was informed that the hacker group, the Dark Overlord, may have breached their computer network. The CE reported the notice to the Ventura County Sheriff's High Tech Task Force, who began a forensic information technology investigation in consultation with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. This investigation is ongoing. To date, law enforcement has found no evidence of any informa...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Hand & Upper Extremity Centers dba Hand Rehabilitation Specialists data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 12,806 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 1, 2017.
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 Hand & Upper Extremity Centers dba Hand Rehabilitation Specialists 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 Hand & Upper Extremity Centers dba Hand Rehabilitation Specialists.