HHS OCR report ยท 2024
County of Los Angeles Department of Mental Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- County of Los Angeles Department of Mental Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 2,334
- Submission date
- Sep 5, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), County of Los Angeles Department of Mental Health, reported that an employee was the target of an email phishing attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 2,334 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach the CE implemented additional technical safeguards and retrained workfor...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by County of Los Angeles Department of Mental Health
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| County of Los Angeles Department of Mental Health | CA | Healthcare Provider | 1,598 | May 20, 2024 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| County of Los Angeles Department of Mental Health | CA | Healthcare Provider | 1,408 | Mar 22, 2024 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| County of Los Angeles Department of Mental Health | CA | Healthcare Provider | 1,284 | Dec 22, 2023 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| County of Los Angeles Department of Mental Health | CA | Healthcare Provider | 5,129 | Apr 20, 2022 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the County of Los Angeles Department of Mental Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,334 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 5, 2024.
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 County of Los Angeles Department of Mental 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 County of Los Angeles Department of Mental Health.