HHS OCR report ยท 2012
SHIELDS For Families data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- SHIELDS For Families
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 961
- Submission date
- Apr 26, 2012
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On February 27, 2012, a computer server was stolen from the covered entity (CE), Shields for Families. The server contained the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 961 individuals and included names, addresses, zip codes, birth dates and referral information. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. The CE improved physical safeguards by relocating the new server to a locked office and securing it within the room. The CE initiated maj...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the SHIELDS For Families data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 961 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 26, 2012.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, 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 SHIELDS For Families 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 SHIELDS For Families.