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HHS OCR report ยท 2018

The Podiatric Offices of Bobby Yee data breach

The Podiatric Offices of Bobby Yee, a healthcare provider in California, reported a breach affecting 24,000 individuals to HHS OCR on Dec 20, 2018.

OCR report facts

Covered entity
The Podiatric Offices of Bobby Yee
Entity type
Healthcare Provider
State
California
Individuals affected
24,000
Submission date
Dec 20, 2018
Type of breach
Hacking/IT Incident
Location of breached information
Desktop Computer, Laptop, Other Portable Electronic Device
Business associate present
No
Status
Archive (closed)

OCR description

The Podiatric Offices of Bobby Yee, the covered entity (CE), discovered that its data systems were impacted by a ransomware attack. The breach affected approximately 24,000 individuals. The electronic protected health information (ePHI) involved included names, social security numbers, address, dates of birth, and diagnosis/conditions. In response to the breach incident, the CE notified the affected individuals and media outlets. In addition, the CE implemented new administrative and techn...

Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.

Frequently asked questions

How many people were affected by the The Podiatric Offices of Bobby Yee data breach?

The report to HHS OCR lists 24,000 individuals affected.

When was it reported to HHS?

It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 20, 2018.

What type of breach was it?

The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer, Laptop, Other Portable Electronic Device.

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 The Podiatric Offices of Bobby Yee 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 The Podiatric Offices of Bobby Yee.