HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Redwood Coast Regional Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Redwood Coast Regional Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 24,937
- Submission date
- May 3, 2024
- 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), Redwood Coast Regional Center, reported that it experienced a cyber-attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 24,937 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, Social Security numbers, financial and claims information, diagnoses, lab results, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provi...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Redwood Coast Regional Center
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Coast Regional Center | CA | Healthcare Provider | 1,345 | Aug 7, 2023 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Redwood Coast Regional Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 24,937 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 3, 2024.
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 Redwood Coast 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 Redwood Coast Regional Center.