HHS OCR report ยท 2025
Gold Coast Health Plan data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Gold Coast Health Plan
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 540
- Submission date
- Dec 30, 2025
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Gold Coast Health Plan, reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a cybersecurity incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 540 individuals. The PHI included demographic information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE and BA implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better protect PHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Gold Coast Health Plan
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast Health Plan | CA | Business Associate | 37,005 | Oct 5, 2018 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Gold Coast Health Plan data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 540 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 30, 2025.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
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 Gold Coast Health Plan 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 Gold Coast Health Plan.