HHS OCR report ยท 2026
Family Health Centers of San Diego data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Family Health Centers of San Diego
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 523
- Submission date
- May 12, 2026
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Family Health Centers of San Diego, reported that an employee forwarded emails containing the protected health information (PHI) of 523 individuals to her personal email account without approval or authorization. The PHI involved included clinical and demographic information. The CE notified HHS, the media, and the affected individuals. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better protect its PHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Family Health Centers of San Diego data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 523 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 12, 2026.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Family Health Centers of San Diego 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 Family Health Centers of San Diego.