HHS OCR report ยท 2025
Regional Center of the East Bay data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Regional Center of the East Bay
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 689
- Submission date
- Jul 9, 2025
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Regional Center of the East Bay, reported that an employee sent an email containing the protected health information (PHI) of 689 individuals to an unintended recipient. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, and other identifiers. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, and the media regarding the breach. In response to the breach the CE sent an email reminder to all employees regarding its HIPAA compliance policies and procedures and provided writ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Regional Center of the East Bay data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 689 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 9, 2025.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Laptop.
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 Regional Center of the East Bay 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 the East Bay.