HHS OCR report · 2016
San Juan Oncology Associates data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- San Juan Oncology Associates
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New Mexico
- Individuals affected
- 500
- Submission date
- Sep 29, 2016
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On September 29, 2016, San Juan Oncology Associates, the covered entity (CE), reported that it discovered the “Guardware@india” virus on its server. The breach affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 11,383 individuals. The types of ePHI involved in the breach included demographic, financial and, clinical information. Following the breach, the CE installed a new computer server and antivirus software, completed a post risk analysis, and revised its breach notice poli...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the San Juan Oncology Associates data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 500 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 29, 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: 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 San Juan Oncology Associates 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 Oncology Associates.