HHS’ Office for Civil Rights Settles HIPAA Investigation of Ambry Genetics for Security Rule Violations
HHS Office for Civil Rights settled a HIPAA Security Rule investigation with California genetic testing firm Ambry Genetics.
On September 17, 2026, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office for Civil Rights announced a settlement with Ambry Genetics Corporation concerning potential violations of the HIPAA Security Rule. Ambry, headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California, is a covered entity under HIPAA. The announcement resolves an OCR investigation into the genetic testing company's security practices.
- OCR settled a HIPAA Security Rule investigation with Ambry Genetics
- Ambry is a covered entity headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California
- Settlement announced September 17, 2026
WASHINGTON — September 17, 2026 — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) today announced a settlement with Ambry Genetics Corporation (Ambry) concerning potential violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Security Rule. Ambry, headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California, is a covered entity... Source
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