HHS OCR report ยท 2025
North Los Angeles County Regional Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- North Los Angeles County Regional Center
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 298,629
- Submission date
- Jan 6, 2025
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The business associate (BA), North Los Angeles County Regional Center, reported that it experienced a ransomware incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 298,629 individuals. The PHI involved included clinical, demographic, and financial information. The BA notified HHS, the affected covered entity, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services to the affected ind...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by North Los Angeles County Regional Center
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Los Angeles County Regional Center | CA | Business Associate | 18,162 | Mar 4, 2013 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the North Los Angeles County Regional Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 298,629 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 6, 2025.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
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 North Los Angeles County 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 North Los Angeles County Regional Center.