HHS OCR report ยท 2026
Regional Center of Orange County data breach
Regional Center of Orange County, a business associate in California, reported a breach affecting 16,545 individuals to HHS OCR on Jul 27, 2026.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Regional Center of Orange County
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 16,545
- Submission date
- Jul 27, 2026
- Type of breach
- Improper Disposal
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Under investigation
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Regional Center of Orange County data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 16,545 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 27, 2026.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Improper Disposal, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
Is the investigation still open?
Yes. The OCR portal lists this report as under investigation.
Is a breach notice letter from Regional Center of Orange County 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 Regional Center of Orange County.