HHS OCR report ยท 2019
San Francisco Department of Public Health - Zuckerberg SF General Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- San Francisco Department of Public Health - Zuckerberg SF General Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 1,174
- Submission date
- Dec 16, 2019
- Type of breach
- Improper Disposal
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee improperly disposed of documents containing the protected health information (PHI) of 1,174 individuals. The PHI involved included names, birthdates, clinical information, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative safeguards and retrained its staff.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the San Francisco Department of Public Health - Zuckerberg SF General Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,174 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 16, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Improper Disposal, 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 - Zuckerberg SF General Hospital 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 - Zuckerberg SF General Hospital.