HHS OCR report ยท 2010
Eden Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Eden Medical Center
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 1,474
- Submission date
- Sep 23, 2010
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Other, Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE) lost two portable electronic storage devices containing the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 1,474 individuals. The ePHI included patients' names, dates of birth, and treatment information. Upon discovery of the breach, the covered entity (CE) notified individuals, HHS, and the media. Additionally, the CE initiated a project to encrypt emails, external hard drives, and related electronic media. Following OCR's investigation, the CE filed a police r...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Eden Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,474 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 23, 2010.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Other, Other Portable Electronic Device.
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 Eden Medical 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 Eden Medical Center.