HHS OCR report ยท 2016
Kaiser Foundation Healthplan, Inc. of Southern California data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Kaiser Foundation Healthplan, Inc. of Southern California
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 3,044
- Submission date
- Nov 6, 2016
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Kaiser Permanente (KP), reported that an error in its website configuration setting allowed some users to view the protected health information (PHI) of others. The breach affected approximately 3,044 individuals. The types of PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, claims information, clinical information, financial information, medications prescribed, and other treatment information. In response to the breach, KP created a corrective action plan t...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Kaiser Foundation Healthplan, Inc. of Southern California data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,044 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 6, 2016.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Kaiser Foundation Healthplan, Inc. of Southern 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 Kaiser Foundation Healthplan, Inc. of Southern California.