HHS OCR report ยท 2013
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center data breach
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, a healthcare provider in California, reported a breach affecting 579 individuals to HHS OCR on Sep 27, 2013.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 579
- Submission date
- Sep 27, 2013
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 579 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 27, 2013.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Laptop.
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 Valley Medical 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 Santa Clara Valley Medical Center.