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HHS OCR report · 2026

University of California Los Angeles Health data breach

University of California Los Angeles Health, a healthcare provider in California, reported a breach affecting 6,050 individuals to HHS OCR on Aug 4, 2026.

OCR report facts

Covered entity
University of California Los Angeles Health
Entity type
Healthcare Provider
State
California
Individuals affected
6,050
Submission date
Aug 4, 2026
Type of breach
Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
Location of breached information
Electronic Medical Record
Business associate present
No
Status
Archive (closed)

OCR description

The covered entity (CE), University of California Los Angeles Health, reported that five employees accessed patients’ protected health information (PHI) without approval or authorization. According to the breach report, the breach affected approximately 6,050 individuals. The PHI involved clinical, demographic and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the media, and the affected individuals. In its mitigation efforts, the CE sanctioned the workforce members and enhanced its ac...

Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.

Frequently asked questions

How many people were affected by the University of California Los Angeles Health data breach?

The report to HHS OCR lists 6,050 individuals affected.

When was it reported to HHS?

It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 4, 2026.

What type of breach was it?

The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record.

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 University of California Los Angeles 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 University of California Los Angeles Health.