HHS OCR report ยท 2018
Sonoma County Indian Health Project, Inc data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Sonoma County Indian Health Project, Inc
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 662
- Submission date
- Mar 30, 2018
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer, Email
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On March 8, 2018, a former workforce member sent an email containing the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of approximately 662 individuals to her personal email. The types of ePHI involved included demographic and clinical information. The covered entity (CE) provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. It also notified the State Attorney General and Department of Public Health and offered complimentary credit monitoring. The CE retrained all work...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Sonoma County Indian Health Project, Inc data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 662 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 30, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer, 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 Sonoma County Indian Health Project, 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 Sonoma County Indian Health Project, Inc.