HHS OCR report · 2021
Foundation for Medical Care of Tulare and Kings Counties data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Foundation for Medical Care of Tulare and Kings Counties
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 1,835
- Submission date
- Oct 26, 2021
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The business associate (BA), Foundation for Medical Care of Tulare and Kings County, reported that an external back-up device containing the protected health information (PHI) of 1,835 individuals was stolen from its facility. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license numbers, Social Security numbers, claims information, diagnoses, and conditions. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the BA implemented addition...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Foundation for Medical Care of Tulare and Kings Counties data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,835 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 26, 2021.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: 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 Foundation for Medical Care of Tulare and Kings Counties 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 Foundation for Medical Care of Tulare and Kings Counties.