HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Serendipity Hearing Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Serendipity Hearing Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 3,100
- Submission date
- May 6, 2021
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Serendipity Hearing, reported that multiple computers and hard drives that contained the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 3,100 individuals, were stolen from its office during a burglary. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, health insurance information, and lab results. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. The CE also provided complimentary credit monitoring servi...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Serendipity Hearing Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,100 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 6, 2021.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer.
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 Serendipity Hearing 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 Serendipity Hearing Inc..