HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Redwoods Rural Health Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Redwoods Rural Health Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 2,306
- Submission date
- Oct 18, 2021
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Redwoods Rural Health Center, reported that an employee sent an email that contained the protected health information (PHI) of 2,306 individuals. The email was not encrypted. It was subsequently determined that the incident did not involve a breach and the case was closed.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Redwoods Rural Health Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,306 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 18, 2021.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 Redwoods Rural Health Center 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 Redwoods Rural Health Center.