HHS OCR report ยท 2016
Watsonville Chiropractic, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Watsonville Chiropractic, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 829
- Submission date
- Nov 17, 2016
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Watsonville Chiropractic, Inc., the covered entity (CE), was notified by its business associate (BA), EMR4all, that its storage account was vulnerable because it was accessible to persons outside of its organization. The breach affected 829 individuals and the protected health information (PHI) involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, social security numbers and treatment information. Watsonville notified all affected individuals as well as the media. Individuals affected were of...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Watsonville Chiropractic, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 829 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 17, 2016.
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 Watsonville Chiropractic, Inc. 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 Watsonville Chiropractic, Inc..