HHS OCR report · 2021
Seneca Family of Agencies data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Seneca Family of Agencies
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 27,309
- Submission date
- Nov 5, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The business associate (BA), Seneca Family of Agencies, reported that it experienced a ransomware attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 27,309 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, medical record numbers, diagnoses, health insurance information, prescription information, drivers’ license/state identification numbers, and other treatment information. The BA notified HHS, affe...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Seneca Family of Agencies
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seneca Family of Agencies | CA | Business Associate | 1,528 | Jan 22, 2022 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Seneca Family of Agencies | CA | Healthcare Provider | 3,900 | Oct 26, 2021 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Seneca Family of Agencies data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 27,309 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 5, 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: 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 Seneca Family of Agencies 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 Seneca Family of Agencies.