HHS OCR report ยท 2019
OB Pharmacy data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- OB Pharmacy
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 3,241
- Submission date
- Apr 3, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), OB Pharmacy (OB), reported that an unauthorized individual uploaded music files to its document storage system. The storage system did not contain protected health information (PHI) and it was therefore determined that a breach did not occur. OCR provided technical assistance to OB on its obligations under the Security Rule.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the OB Pharmacy data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,241 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 3, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer.
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 OB Pharmacy 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 OB Pharmacy.