HHS OCR report · 2024
Santa Clarita Community College District data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Santa Clarita Community College District
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 2,324
- Submission date
- Feb 23, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Santa Clarita Community College District, reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a cyber-attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 2,324 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, drivers’ license and Social Security numbers, diagnoses/conditions, lab results, medications, and claims and other treatment information. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Santa Clarita Community College District data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,324 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 23, 2024.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, 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 Santa Clarita Community College District 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 Santa Clarita Community College District.