HHS OCR report · 2016
California Correctional Health Care Services data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- California Correctional Health Care Services
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 400,000
- Submission date
- May 15, 2016
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity, California Correctional Health Care Services, reported that a password protected, but unencrypted laptop computer, was stolen from a workforce member’s car. The CE reported that the electronic protected health information (ePHI) consisted of custody and care information of 400,000 patients. The ePHI may have included confidential medical, mental health and custodial information. The CE issued breach notification letters to affected parties, the media, as well as OCR. A...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by California Correctional Health Care Services
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Correctional Health Care Services | CA | Healthcare Provider | 4,105 | Apr 9, 2025 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| California Correctional Health Care Services | CA | Healthcare Provider | 1,348 | Mar 14, 2024 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| California Correctional Health Care Services | CA | Healthcare Provider | 738 | Feb 9, 2017 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| California Correctional Health Care Services | CA | Healthcare Provider | 1,033 | Aug 16, 2013 | Other | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the California Correctional Health Care Services data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 400,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 15, 2016.
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 Correctional Health Care Services 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 Correctional Health Care Services.