HHS OCR report ยท 2021
California Department of State Hospitals data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- California Department of State Hospitals
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 5,014
- Submission date
- Mar 17, 2021
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), California Department of State Hospitals, reported that an employee impermissibly accessed the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 5,014 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, phone numbers, email addresses, diagnoses, lab results, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE sanctioned the employee and strengthened its policies and proce...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the California Department of State Hospitals data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 5,014 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 17, 2021.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
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 Department of State Hospitals 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 Department of State Hospitals.