HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Central California Alliance for Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Central California Alliance for Health
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 35,940
- Submission date
- Jul 2, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Central California Alliance for Health, reported that several employees were the victims of an email phishing scheme that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 35,940 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, claims information, diagnoses, lab results, medications prescribed, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Upon discovery of the breach, the CE impleme...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Central California Alliance for Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 35,940 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 2, 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: Email.
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 Central California Alliance for Health 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 Central California Alliance for Health.