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HHS OCR report ยท 2024

Stanislaus County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services data breach

Stanislaus County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services, a health plan in California, reported a breach affecting 767 individuals to HHS OCR on Oct 24, 2024.

OCR report facts

Covered entity
Stanislaus County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services
Entity type
Health Plan
State
California
Individuals affected
767
Submission date
Oct 24, 2024
Type of breach
Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
Location of breached information
Paper/Films
Business associate present
No
Status
Archive (closed)

OCR description

The covered entity (CE), Stanislaus County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services, reported that it mailed letters containing the protected health information (PHI) of 767 individuals to the wrong recipients. The PHI involved included names, addresses, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards to better protect its PHI.

Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.

Frequently asked questions

How many people were affected by the Stanislaus County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services data breach?

The report to HHS OCR lists 767 individuals affected.

When was it reported to HHS?

It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 24, 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 Stanislaus County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services 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 Stanislaus County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services.