HHS OCR report · 2020
Lake County Behavioral Health Services data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Lake County Behavioral Health Services
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 1,178
- Submission date
- Jan 31, 2020
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Lake County Behavioral Health Services, reported that one of its clinic locations was burglarized and paper medical records were stolen. This breach incident affected 1,178 individuals and the protected health information (PHI) involved included names, Social Security numbers, addressees, birthdates, drivers’ license information, clinical information, lab results, medications prescribed, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Lake County Behavioral Health Services data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,178 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 31, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, 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 Lake County Behavioral Health Services 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 Lake County Behavioral Health Services.