HHS OCR report ยท 2026
Santa Cruz Community Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Santa Cruz Community Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 1,487
- Submission date
- Jan 12, 2026
- 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 Cruz Community Health, reported that a subcontractor of its business associate (BA) experienced a cyber-attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 1,487 individuals. The PHI involved demographic, clinical, and financial information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and published substitute notice. The subcontractor notified law enforcement. The CE provided free credit monitoring to the affected individuals and has impl...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Santa Cruz Community Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,487 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 12, 2026.
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 Cruz Community Health 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 Cruz Community Health.