HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Santa Rosa Community Health Centers data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Santa Rosa Community Health Centers
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 5,983
- Submission date
- Feb 26, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Santa Rosa Community Health Centers, reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing scheme that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of approximately 5,983 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, health insurance and claims information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. After the breach the CE implement...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Santa Rosa Community Health Centers data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 5,983 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 26, 2021.
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 Santa Rosa Community Health Centers 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 Rosa Community Health Centers.