HHS OCR report ยท 2025
Valley Mountain Regional Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Valley Mountain Regional Center
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 529
- Submission date
- Jul 25, 2025
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Valley Mountain Regional Center, the business associate (BA), reported that an employee posted the protected health information (PHI) of 529 individuals on its website. The PHI involved included names, addresses, phone numbers, and other identifiers. The BA notified HHS, the affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the BA revised its policies and procedures and implemented additional administrative and security safeguards.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Valley Mountain Regional Center
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Mountain Regional Center | CA | Business Associate | 126,679 | Sep 29, 2023 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Valley Mountain Regional Center | CA | Business Associate | 17,197 | Nov 9, 2021 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Valley Mountain Regional Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 529 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 25, 2025.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Valley Mountain Regional Center 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 Valley Mountain Regional Center.