HHS OCR report ยท 2022
UCLA Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- UCLA Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 2,190
- Submission date
- Sep 8, 2022
- Type of breach
- Loss
- Location of breached information
- Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), UCLA Health, reported that an unencrypted USB drive containing the protected health information (PHI) of 2,190 individuals was misplaced and not recovered. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional technical safeguards, revised its policies and procedures, and retrained its workforce.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by UCLA Health
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UCLA Health | CA | Healthcare Provider | 94,000 | Jan 12, 2023 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the UCLA Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,190 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 8, 2022.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Loss, with the breached information located in: Other Portable Electronic Device.
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 UCLA Health 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 UCLA Health.