HHS OCR report ยท 2024
NorthBay Healthcare Corporation data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- NorthBay Healthcare Corporation
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 569,012
- Submission date
- Apr 23, 2024
- 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), NorthBay Healthcare Corporation, reported that it experienced a hacking incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 569,012 individuals. The PHI involved included demographic, clinical, and financial information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media and provided affected individuals with free credit monitoring. In response to the breach, the CE changed password/strengthened password requirements, implemented new technical safeg...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the NorthBay Healthcare Corporation data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 569,012 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 23, 2024.
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 NorthBay Healthcare Corporation 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 NorthBay Healthcare Corporation.