HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Human Affairs International of California data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Human Affairs International of California
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 15,843
- Submission date
- Jun 19, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Email, Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Human Affairs International of California, the covered entity (CE), reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a ransomware attack. This case is duplicative of an investigation being conducted into the BA that affected multiple CEs. Therefore, this case is closed and consolidated into an existing investigation.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Human Affairs International of California
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human Affairs International of California | CA | Business Associate | 18,347 | Feb 16, 2024 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Human Affairs International of California data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 15,843 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 19, 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, 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 Human Affairs International of California 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 Human Affairs International of California.