HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Kern Regional Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Kern Regional Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 772
- Submission date
- Jan 26, 2024
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Kern Regional Center, reported that an employee emailed the protected health information (PHI) of 772 individuals to her personal email account. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative safeguards and retrained its workforce.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Kern Regional Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 772 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 26, 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: Email.
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 Regional 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 Regional Center.