HHS OCR report ยท 2015
County of Los Angeles data breach
County of Los Angeles, a healthcare provider in California, reported a breach affecting 880 individuals to HHS OCR on Apr 29, 2015.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- County of Los Angeles
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 880
- Submission date
- Apr 29, 2015
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), County of Los Angeles, reported that on April 3, 2015, during the execution of a search warrant at the home of a an individual who was employed at the County Department of Health Services (DHS) LAC+USC Medical Center, Hawkins Mental Health Center (Hawkins), in a matter unrelated to County business, law enforcement discovered and seized items that contained confidential patient information for approximately 880 Hawkins patients, treated between 2011 and 2015. The type...
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 | 743 | Aug 30, 2016 | 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 880 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 29, 2015.
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.