HHS OCR report ยท 2019
San Francisco Department of Public Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- San Francisco Department of Public Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 622
- Submission date
- Oct 3, 2019
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On November 14, 2018, the covered entity (CE), San Francisco Department of Public Health, filed a breach notification report after discovering a computer error that caused its business associate (BA), Alluma, to mislabel letters and send them to the wrong people. This incident affected the protected health information (PHI) of 622 individuals and included paper records and films that contained demographic information. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the m...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by San Francisco Department of Public Health
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco Department of Public Health | CA | Healthcare Provider | 900 | Jun 25, 2018 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the San Francisco Department of Public Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 622 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 3, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 San Francisco Department of Public Health 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 San Francisco Department of Public Health.