HHS OCR report ยท 2021
GYN Emergent Care Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- GYN Emergent Care Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 5,080
- Submission date
- Sep 21, 2021
- Type of breach
- Loss
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), GYN Emergent Care Center, reported that an employee lost a prescription logbook that contained the protected health information (PHI) of 5,080 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, medications administered, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and established a complimentary phone number for questions or concerns.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the GYN Emergent Care Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 5,080 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 21, 2021.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Loss, 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 GYN Emergent Care 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 GYN Emergent Care Center.