HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Beach District Surgery Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Beach District Surgery Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 3,560
- Submission date
- Mar 13, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Beach District Surgery Center, reported that an employee of its business associate (BA) was the subject of an email phishing scheme that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 3,560 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, and diagnoses. The CE notified HHS affected individuals, and the media.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Beach District Surgery Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,560 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 13, 2023.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 Beach District Surgery Center 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 Beach District Surgery Center.