HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Bakersfield Hematology Oncology Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Bakersfield Hematology Oncology Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 1,286
- Submission date
- Jul 12, 2021
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
OCR received a breach report from Bakersfield Hematology Oncology stating that an employee impermissibly downloaded and provided the protected health information (PHI) of 1,286 individuals to an unauthorized individual. It was determined that the individual who filed the report did not have authority to do so. The case was therefore closed.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Bakersfield Hematology Oncology Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,286 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 12, 2021.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record.
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 Bakersfield Hematology Oncology Inc. 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 Bakersfield Hematology Oncology Inc..