HHS OCR report · 2018
California College of Arts data breach
California College of Arts, a health plan in California, reported a breach affecting 623 individuals to HHS OCR on Feb 26, 2018.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- California College of Arts
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 623
- Submission date
- Feb 26, 2018
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The California College of Arts, the covered entity (CE), reported that on January 19, 2018, a laptop computer containing electronic protected health information (ePHI) was stolen from a workforce member’s vehicle. The ePHI of 623 individuals was stored on the laptop at the time of the theft. The ePHI included identification numbers and insurance enrollment information. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach incident, the CE ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the California College of Arts data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 623 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 26, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Laptop.
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 College of Arts 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 College of Arts.