HHS OCR report · 2024
County of Los Angeles Departments of Health Services and Public Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- County of Los Angeles Departments of Health Services and Public Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 252,856
- Submission date
- Apr 25, 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 Health Services and Public Health, reported that multiple employees were the subjects of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 252,856 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license and Social Security numbers, financial information, diagnoses and conditions, lab results, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the affect...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the County of Los Angeles Departments of Health Services and Public Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 252,856 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 25, 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 Departments of Health Services and Public 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 Departments of Health Services and Public Health.