HHS OCR report · 2024
Northern Inyo Healthcare District data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Northern Inyo Healthcare District
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 1,305
- Submission date
- Jan 3, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Northern Inyo Healthcare District, reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a ransomware incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 1,305 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, drivers’ license and Social Security numbers, diagnoses, claims and financial information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the BA implemente...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Northern Inyo Healthcare District data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,305 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 3, 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 Northern Inyo Healthcare District 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 Inyo Healthcare District.