HHS OCR report · 2019
La Clinica de La Raza, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- La Clinica de La Raza, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 2,477
- Submission date
- Nov 22, 2019
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
La Clínica de La Raza, Inc., the covered entity (CE), reported that a mobile device containing the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 2,477 individuals was stolen from a workforce member’s vehicle. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, medical record numbers, and lab results. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. As a result of OCR’s investigation, the CE revised its HIPAA policy and procedures, retrained...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by La Clinica de La Raza, Inc.
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Clinica de La Raza, Inc. | CA | Healthcare Provider | 31,132 | Mar 29, 2021 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the La Clinica de La Raza, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,477 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 22, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Other Portable Electronic Device.
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 La Clinica de La Raza, Inc. 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 La Clinica de La Raza, Inc..