HHS OCR report · 2018
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
- 900
- Submission date
- Jun 25, 2018
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On June 25, 2018, the covered entity (CE) reported that on December 27, 2017, it discovered that an individual gained unauthorized access to its business associate’s (BA) network server and downloaded the protected health information of 900 individuals to an external hard drive. The types of PHI involved in the breach included names, dates of birth, diagnoses, conditions, and other treatment information. The CE provided breach notification to affected individuals and prominent media outlets...
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 | 622 | Oct 3, 2019 | 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 900 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 25, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
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.