HHS OCR report ยท 2017
Torrance Memorial Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Torrance Memorial Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 46,632
- Submission date
- Jun 19, 2017
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE) reported that two workforce members responded to a phishing email which resulted in a breach of protected health information (PHI). The breach affected 44,960 individuals and included names, addresses, dates of birth, health care claims information, diagnoses, medications, other treatment information, and 3,304 social security numbers. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals and the media. Following the breach, the CE took a number of steps t...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Torrance Memorial Medical Center
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torrance Memorial Medical Center | CA | Healthcare Provider | 3,498 | Mar 6, 2020 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Torrance Memorial Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 46,632 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 19, 2017.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 Torrance Memorial Medical Center 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 Torrance Memorial Medical Center.