HHS OCR report · 2015
University of California, Los Angeles Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- University of California, Los Angeles Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 1,242
- Submission date
- Sep 1, 2015
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The University of California, Los Angeles Health, the covered entity (CE), reported to OCR that on July 3, 2015, a password-protected, unencrypted laptop computer owned by the CE was stolen from an employee’s locked vehicle. The stolen computer contained electronic protected health information (ePHI), including the names, medical record numbers, diagnoses, conditions, and other treatment information of approximately 1,242 individuals. The CE immediately reported the incident to local law en...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by University of California, Los Angeles Health
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of California, Los Angeles Health | CA | Healthcare Provider | 4,500,000 | Jul 17, 2015 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the University of California, Los Angeles Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,242 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 1, 2015.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Laptop.
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.