HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Santa Clara Family Health Plan data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Santa Clara Family Health Plan
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 276,993
- Submission date
- Mar 30, 2023
- 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), Santa Clara Family Health Plan, reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a security incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 276,933 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional technical safeguards and provided complimentary cred...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Santa Clara Family Health Plan data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 276,993 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 30, 2023.
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 Santa Clara Family Health Plan 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 Santa Clara Family Health Plan.