HHS OCR report ยท 2025
The City of Long Beach, CA data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- The City of Long Beach, CA
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 258,191
- Submission date
- Apr 14, 2025
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
City of Long Beach, CA, the covered entity (CE), reported that it experienced a hacking incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 258,191 individuals. The PHI included demographic, clinical, and financial information. The CE provided timely breach notification to the HHS Secretary, affected individuals, and media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards. Credit monitoring was also provided.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the The City of Long Beach, CA data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 258,191 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 14, 2025.
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 The City of Long Beach, CA 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 The City of Long Beach, CA.