HHS OCR report ยท 2009
Kern Medical Center data breach
Kern Medical Center, a healthcare provider in California, reported a breach affecting 596 individuals to HHS OCR on Dec 10, 2009.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Kern Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 596
- Submission date
- Dec 10, 2009
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Other
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
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Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Kern Medical Center
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kern Medical Center | CA | Healthcare Provider | 1,431 | Mar 12, 2012 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Kern Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 596 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 10, 2009.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Other.
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 Medical 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 Kern Medical Center.