HHS OCR report · 2020
Rady Children's Hospital San Diego data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Rady Children's Hospital San Diego
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 2,360
- Submission date
- Feb 21, 2020
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego, reported that it had a vulnerability on its network server that allowed the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 2,360 individuals to be accessible via the Internet. The CE was notified of the vulnerability by a security researcher. The ePHI involved included names and financial and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. Complimentary credit monit...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Rady Children's Hospital San Diego data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,360 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 21, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Rady Children's Hospital San Diego 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 Rady Children's Hospital San Diego.