HHS OCR report ยท 2015
California Physicians' Service d/b/a Blue Shield of California data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- California Physicians' Service d/b/a Blue Shield of California
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 843
- Submission date
- Jun 9, 2015
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On May 18 2015, the covered entity (CE), Blue Shield of California, discovered that several authorized users who logged into their accounts were able to access the protected health information (PHI) of individuals who were not affiliated with their line of business due to a faulty update to the restricted web portal. The PHI of 843 individuals was affected and included names, addresses, birthdates, social security numbers, and other identifiers. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, af...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by California Physicians' Service d/b/a Blue Shield of California
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Physicians' Service d/b/a Blue Shield of California | CA | Health Plan | 18,416 | Feb 15, 2019 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the California Physicians' Service d/b/a Blue Shield of California data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 843 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 9, 2015.
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 Physicians' Service d/b/a Blue Shield of California 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 Physicians' Service d/b/a Blue Shield of California.