HHS OCR report ยท 2022
SAC Health System data breach
SAC Health System, a healthcare provider in California, reported a breach affecting 77,842 individuals to HHS OCR on May 5, 2022.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- SAC Health System
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 77,842
- Submission date
- May 5, 2022
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), SAC Health System, reported a break-in at its paper record storage facility that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 77,842 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, diagnoses, and conditions. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services and implemented additional administrative and ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the SAC Health System data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 77,842 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 5, 2022.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 SAC Health System 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 SAC Health System.