HHS OCR report ยท 2022
County of Santa Barbara, Department of Behavioral Wellness data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- County of Santa Barbara, Department of Behavioral Wellness
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 601
- Submission date
- May 23, 2022
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), County of Santa Barbara, Department of Behavioral Wellness, reported that its workforce member impermissibly accessed the protected health information (PHI) of 601 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, medical record numbers, diagnoses, medications, and health insurance and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the County of Santa Barbara, Department of Behavioral Wellness data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 601 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 23, 2022.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record.
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 Santa Barbara, Department of Behavioral Wellness 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 Santa Barbara, Department of Behavioral Wellness.