HHS OCR report ยท 2023
County of Sacramento data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- County of Sacramento
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 5,525
- Submission date
- May 23, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), the County of Sacramento, reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 5,525 individuals. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach the CE implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards and retrained staff on email security.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the County of Sacramento data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 5,525 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 23, 2023.
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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento.