HHS OCR report · 2020
Golden Gate Regional Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Golden Gate Regional Center
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 11,315
- Submission date
- Nov 20, 2020
- 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), Golden Gate Regional Center, reported that it was the victim of a ransomware attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 11,315 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, identification numbers, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided complimentary credit monitoring and identity theft protection services. Following OCR’s investigation, the CE revised its policies and proc...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Golden Gate Regional Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 11,315 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 20, 2020.
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 Golden Gate Regional 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 Golden Gate Regional Center.