HHS OCR report ยท 2010
Oroville Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Oroville Hospital
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 1,474
- Submission date
- Sep 23, 2010
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Other, Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE) filed a breach report with OCR after two USB storage devices containing electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 1,474 individuals were lost. The ePHI included names, dates of birth, and treatment information. Upon discovery of the breach, the CE notified individuals, OCR and the media. Additionally, the CE initiated an encryption project to encrypt emails, external hard drives, and related media. Following OCR's investigation, the CE filed a police report...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Oroville Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,474 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 23, 2010.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Other, 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 Oroville Hospital 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 Oroville Hospital.