HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Redwood Coast Regional Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Redwood Coast Regional Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 1,345
- Submission date
- Aug 7, 2023
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Redwood Coast Regional Center, the covered entity (CE), reported that emails that contained the protected health information (PHI) of 1,345 individuals were sent without encryption during a network outage. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, and other identifiers. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE revised its policies and procedures, retrained its workforce members, and implemented additional technical safeguards.
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 | 24,937 | May 3, 2024 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Redwood Coast Regional Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,345 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 7, 2023.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Email.
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.