HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 2,384
- Submission date
- Jun 29, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System, reported that several workforce members were the victims of an email phishing attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 2,384 individuals. The ePHI involved included demographic and clinical information such as names, addresses, dates of birth, other identifiers, diagnoses/conditions, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In add...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,384 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 29, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, 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 Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System 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 Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System.