HHS OCR report ยท 2016
County of Los Angeles data breach
County of Los Angeles, a healthcare provider in California, reported a breach affecting 743 individuals to HHS OCR on Aug 30, 2016.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- County of Los Angeles
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 743
- Submission date
- Aug 30, 2016
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Paper documents were stolen from an employee car, while off-site. The paper documents contained the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 743 individuals. The types of PHI involved in the breach included first and last names, dates of birth, medical record numbers, telephone numbers, gender information, names of treatment clinics, appointment types, date and time of appointment(s), and reasons for the examination and/or diagnosis. Following the breach, the covered entity (CE)...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by County of Los Angeles
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| County of Los Angeles | CA | Healthcare Provider | 880 | Apr 29, 2015 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
| County of Los Angeles | CA | Healthcare Provider | 667 | Mar 30, 2011 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
| County of Los Angeles | CA | Healthcare Provider | 33,000 | Sep 17, 2010 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the County of Los Angeles data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 743 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 30, 2016.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 County of Los Angeles 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 County of Los Angeles.