HHS OCR report ยท 2021
United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 112,031
- Submission date
- Nov 19, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), United Health Centers of The San Joaquin Valley. reported that it experienced a cyber-attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 112,031 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, and medications. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional technical safeguards, revised its pol...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 112,031 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 19, 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 United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley 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 United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley.