HHS OCR report ยท 2019
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
- 18,416
- Submission date
- Feb 15, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Blue Shield of California, reported that its business associate (BA) Sharecare Health Data Services, LLC, was the victim of a cyber-attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 18,416 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and clinical information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. Affected individuals were also provided complimentary credi...
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 | 843 | Jun 9, 2015 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | 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 18,416 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 15, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, 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.