HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Valley Mountain Regional Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Valley Mountain Regional Center
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 17,197
- Submission date
- Nov 9, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Valley Mountain Regional Center, a business associate (BA), reported that multiple employees were the victims of an email phishing scheme that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 17,197 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, and addresses. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In its mitigation efforts, the BA strengthened its technical safeguards to better protect PHI. OCR provided technical assistance t...
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 | 529 | Jul 25, 2025 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Valley Mountain Regional Center | CA | Business Associate | 126,679 | Sep 29, 2023 | 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 17,197 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 9, 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: 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 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.