HHS OCR report ยท 2026
Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 3,276
- Submission date
- Jan 5, 2026
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley, the covered entity (CE), reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a cyberattack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 3,276 individuals. The PHI included names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and dates of birth. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and media. HHS provided technical assistance to the CE regarding the applicable provisions of the HIPAA Privacy, Security and Breach Notification Rules.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,276 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 5, 2026.
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 Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley 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 Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley.