HHS OCR report ยท 2026
Providence St. Joseph Orange data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Providence St. Joseph Orange
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 11,329
- Submission date
- Feb 27, 2026
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Providence St. Joseph Orange, reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a breach of its network that affected approximately 11,329 individuals. The protected health information involved clinical, demographic, and financial information. The CE notified HHS, the media, and the affected individuals. OCR provided technical assistance to the CE regarding the HIPAA Rules.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Providence St. Joseph Orange data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 11,329 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 27, 2026.
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 Providence St. Joseph Orange 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 Providence St. Joseph Orange.