HHS OCR report ยท 2015
Riverside County Regional Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Riverside County Regional Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 7,925
- Submission date
- Jan 29, 2015
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Riverside County Regional Medical Center (RCRMC), the covered entity (CE), reported that a laptop was lost or stolen at its facility on or around December 1, 2014. The breach affected 7,925 individuals. The types of electronic protected health information (ePHI) involved included names, social security numbers, and clinical information. The CE reported the incident to local law enforcement and notified all affected individuals and the media. As a result of this incident, the CE encrypted...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Riverside County Regional Medical Center
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside County Regional Medical Center | CA | Healthcare Provider | 563 | Jun 24, 2014 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Riverside County Regional Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 7,925 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 29, 2015.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, 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 Riverside County Regional Medical 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 Riverside County Regional Medical Center.