HHS OCR report ยท 2023
University of California, San Francisco data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- University of California, San Francisco
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 676
- Submission date
- Apr 26, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), University of California, San Francisco, reported that an employee was the subject of an email phishing attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 676 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, diagnoses/conditions, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards and retrained ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by University of California, San Francisco
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of California, San Francisco | CA | Healthcare Provider | 8,294 | Nov 22, 2013 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
| University of California, San Francisco | CA | Healthcare Provider | 3,553 | Oct 3, 2013 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
| University of California, San Francisco | CA | Healthcare Provider | 7,300 | Jan 27, 2010 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
| University of California, San Francisco | CA | Healthcare Provider | 610 | Dec 15, 2009 | Other | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the University of California, San Francisco data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 676 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 26, 2023.
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 University of California, San Francisco 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, San Francisco.