HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Planned Parenthood Los Angeles data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Planned Parenthood Los Angeles
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 409,759
- Submission date
- Nov 30, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Planned Parenthood Los Angeles, reported that it experienced a ransomware attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 409,759 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, diagnoses/conditions, lab results, medications prescribed, and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach the CE strengthened i...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Planned Parenthood Los Angeles data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 409,759 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 30, 2021.
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 Planned Parenthood Los Angeles 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 Planned Parenthood Los Angeles.