HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Brightside Health, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Brightside Health, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 767
- Submission date
- Apr 30, 2023
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record, Other
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Brightside Health, reported that an unauthorized individual accessed the protected health information (PHI) of 767 individuals. The PHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, addresses, and diagnoses. The CE notified HHS and affected individuals. In response to the breach, the CE sanctioned the responsible employee and implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards and retrained its staff. OCR provided technical assistance regarding the HI...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Brightside Health, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 767 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 30, 2023.
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, Other.
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 Brightside Health, 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 Brightside Health, Inc..