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
- 1,598
- Submission date
- May 20, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- 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 subject of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 1,598 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security Numbers. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services and implemented additional a...
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 | 2,334 | Sep 5, 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 1,598 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 20, 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: Network Server.
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.