HHS OCR report · 2021
Victor Community Support Services data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Victor Community Support Services
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 1,634
- Submission date
- Mar 19, 2021
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Victor Community Support Services, reported that it was notified by the Tehama Police Department that it recovered a hard drive belonging to the CE that contained the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of approximately 1,634 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following OCR’s investigation, the CE implemented additional technical saf...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Victor Community Support Services data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,634 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 19, 2021.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: 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 Victor Community Support Services 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 Victor Community Support Services.