HHS OCR report ยท 2016
San Juan County New Mexico data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- San Juan County New Mexico
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New Mexico
- Individuals affected
- 12,500
- Submission date
- May 17, 2016
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
An unauthorized user obtained remote access to a workstation located at the covered entity (CE), San Juan County New Mexico. The protected health information (PHI) potentially affected included the names, addresses, health assessments, and clinical information of approximately 12,500 individuals. As a result of the breach, the CE improved safeguards, updated policies and procedures, and provided affected individuals with free credit monitoring. Further, the CE provided breach notification to ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the San Juan County New Mexico data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 12,500 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 17, 2016.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer.
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 San Juan County New Mexico 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 San Juan County New Mexico.