HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Indian Health Council Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Indian Health Council Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 5,769
- Submission date
- Nov 20, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Indian Health Council, Inc., reported that it was the victim of a ransomware attack that affected approximately 5,769 individuals. The electronic protected health information (ePHI) involved included names, birthdates, health insurance information, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE performed a comprehensive risk analysis and corresponding risk management plan and r...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Indian Health Council Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 5,769 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 20, 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: 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 Council Inc. 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 Council Inc..