HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Human Affairs International of California data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Human Affairs International of California
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 18,347
- Submission date
- Feb 16, 2024
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Human Affairs International of California, reported that it experienced a programming issue which resulted in an employee mailing the protected health information (PHI) of 18,347 individuals to the wrong recipients. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, diagnoses, claims and financial information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Human Affairs International of California
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human Affairs International of California | CA | Business Associate | 15,843 | Jun 19, 2020 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Human Affairs International of California data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 18,347 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 16, 2024.
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 Human Affairs International of California 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 Human Affairs International of California.