HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Sharp Health Plan data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Sharp Health Plan
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 8,200
- Submission date
- Jan 8, 2024
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Sharp Health Plan, reported that an employee of its business associate (BA) inadvertently mailed the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 8,200 individuals to the wrong recipients. The PHI involved included names, addresses, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE and BA strengthened its administrative and technical safeguards. OCR provided technical assistance regarding the...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Sharp Health Plan
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharp Health Plan | CA | Health Plan | 9,255 | Jan 8, 2024 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Sharp Health Plan data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 8,200 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 8, 2024.
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 Sharp Health Plan 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 Sharp Health Plan.