HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Von Behren & Hunter LLP data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Von Behren & Hunter LLP
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 5,852
- Submission date
- Apr 11, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The business associate (BA), Von Behren & Hunter, reported that it experienced a ransomware attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 5,852 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, claims information, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the BA implemented additional technical safeguards, provided complimentary credit monitoring services, revised its pol...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Von Behren & Hunter LLP data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 5,852 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 11, 2022.
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 Von Behren & Hunter LLP 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 Von Behren & Hunter LLP.