HHS OCR report ยท 2016
Kern County Mental Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Kern County Mental Health
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 1,212
- Submission date
- Jun 14, 2016
- Type of breach
- Improper Disposal
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Kern County Mental Health, discovered a 290-page paper printout of accounts receivables for the month of September 2006 in an open file container that was left in a vacated area of their facility on April 15, 2016. The protected health information (PHI) involved in the breach included patients' names, medical record numbers, dates of service, numerical service codes, and amounts billed. Approximately 1,212 individuals were affected by this breach. The CE initially ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Kern County Mental Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,212 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 14, 2016.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Improper Disposal, 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 Kern County Mental Health 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 Kern County Mental Health.