HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 5,441
- Submission date
- Sep 13, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The business associate (BA), Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center, reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 5,441 individuals. The PHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, unique client identification numbers, diagnoses, and health insurance and other treatment information. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. The BA also provided complimentary credit mo...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 5,441 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 13, 2021.
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 Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center 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 Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center.