HHS OCR report ยท 2017
Verity Medical Foundation data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Verity Medical Foundation
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 10,164
- Submission date
- Jan 11, 2017
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Verity Medical Foundation, the covered entity (CE), reported a breach that occurred when one of its websites, www.sanjosemed.com, was compromised and was being used to distribute malware to website visitors. The breach affected approximately 9,353 individuals who were patients of the San Jose Medical Group, which joined the CE in 2012. The types of protected health information (PHI) involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, medical record numbers, and the last 4 digits of credit c...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Verity Medical Foundation
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verity Medical Foundation | CA | Healthcare Provider | 14,894 | Mar 7, 2019 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Verity Medical Foundation data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 10,164 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 11, 2017.
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 Verity Medical Foundation 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 Verity Medical Foundation.