HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Sequoia Concepts, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Sequoia Concepts, Inc.
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 2,230
- Submission date
- Sep 2, 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), Sequoia Concepts, reported that it experienced a ransomware attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 2,230 individuals. The PHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, addresses, dates of birth, and claims information. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In its mitigation efforts, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services to affected individuals and implemented additional...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Sequoia Concepts, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,230 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 2, 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 Sequoia Concepts, Inc. 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 Sequoia Concepts, Inc..