HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Child, Family and Community Services, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Child, Family and Community Services, Inc.
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 1,658
- Submission date
- Apr 3, 2020
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop, Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Child, Family and Community Services, Inc., reported that its facility was burglarized and multiple computers were stolen which contained the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 1,658 individuals. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. After OCR initiated its investigation, the CE ceased operations and OCR subsequently closed the case.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Child, Family and Community Services, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,658 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 3, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Laptop, Other Portable Electronic Device.
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 Child, Family and Community Services, Inc. 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 Child, Family and Community Services, Inc..