HHS OCR report · 2020
Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 36,205
- Submission date
- May 29, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego, the covered entity (CE), reported that it was the victim of a cyber-attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of approximately 36,205 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, birthdates, drivers’ license numbers, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, lab results, medications prescribed, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following OCR’s investigati...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 36,205 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 29, 2020.
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 Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego 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 Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego.