HHS OCR report · 2022
San Diego American Indian Health Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- San Diego American Indian Health Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 30,721
- Submission date
- Aug 15, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
San Diego American Indian Health Center, the covered entity (CE), reported that it experienced a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 30,721 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license and Social Security numbers, claims and financial information, diagnoses, lab results, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE pr...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the San Diego American Indian Health Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 30,721 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 15, 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 San Diego American Indian 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 San Diego American Indian Health Center.