HHS OCR report ยท 2010
St. Joseph Heritage Healthcare data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- St. Joseph Heritage Healthcare
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 22,012
- Submission date
- Apr 23, 2010
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
22 computers were stolen from Clinical Management Service office.Five of the stolen computers contained the protected health information of approximately 22,012 individuals. The protected health information involved in the breach included name, date of birth, social security number, referral number, encounter number, facility, member ID, diagnosis, procedure, and/or diagnosis code. As a result of this incident, St. Joseph notified the potentially affected individuals, notified the local media...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the St. Joseph Heritage Healthcare data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 22,012 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 23, 2010.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer.
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 St. Joseph Heritage Healthcare 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 St. Joseph Heritage Healthcare.