HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Gardner Family Health Network data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Gardner Family Health Network
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 5,064
- Submission date
- Apr 16, 2019
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Gardner Family Health Network, reported that an unknown and unauthorized individual entered a room within its building that housed the medical records of 5,064 individuals. The protected health information (PHI) involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, claims information, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and implemented physical 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 Gardner Family Health Network data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 5,064 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 16, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 Gardner Family Health Network 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 Gardner Family Health Network.