HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Northern California Fertility Medical Center, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Northern California Fertility Medical Center, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 12,145
- Submission date
- Sep 21, 2022
- 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), Northern California Fertility Medical Center, reported that it experienced a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 12,145 individuals. The PHI involved included names and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards, and updated its HIPAA policies and procedures.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Northern California Fertility Medical Center, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 12,145 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 21, 2022.
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 Northern California Fertility Medical Center, 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 Northern California Fertility Medical Center, Inc..