HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Jemez Health & Human Services data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Jemez Health & Human Services
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New Mexico
- Individuals affected
- 4,290
- Submission date
- Oct 26, 2020
- Type of breach
- Improper Disposal
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer, Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Jemez Health & Human Services, reported that two laptops and two desktop computers containing the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 4,290 individuals were improperly disposed of. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, clinical information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. As a result of the breach, the CE sanctioned and retrained the employee responsible and implemented additional ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Jemez Health & Human Services data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,290 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 26, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Improper Disposal, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer, Laptop.
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 Jemez Health & Human 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 Jemez Health & Human Services.