HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Amistad Family Services data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Amistad Family Services
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New Mexico
- Individuals affected
- 2,915
- Submission date
- Nov 29, 2021
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Amistad Family Services, reported that a USB drive was stolen from its facility. This breach compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 2,915 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, and diagnoses and conditions. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and physical security safeguards. The CE also retrained its workforce.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Amistad Family Services data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,915 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 29, 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 Amistad Family 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 Amistad Family Services.