HHS OCR report ยท 2025
California Cancer Associates for Research and Excellence - San Diego data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- California Cancer Associates for Research and Excellence - San Diego
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 638
- Submission date
- Jun 27, 2025
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), California Cancer Associates for Research and Excellence - San Diego reported that multiple employees of its business associate (BA) were the subjects of an email phishing incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 638 individuals. The PHI involved included clinical, demographic, and financial information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimen...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the California Cancer Associates for Research and Excellence - San Diego data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 638 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 27, 2025.
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 California Cancer Associates for Research and Excellence - San Diego 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 California Cancer Associates for Research and Excellence - San Diego.