HHS OCR report · 2018
VA Long Beach Healthcare System data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- VA Long Beach Healthcare System
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 1,030
- Submission date
- Jun 22, 2018
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
During a traffic stop on April 12, 2018, VA Long Beach Police discovered that the covered entity’s (CE) workforce member, without authorization, had taken possession of protected health information (PHI). The workforce member had medical folders in his vehicle which contained the PHI of approximately 1,030 individuals. The PHI involved in the breach included names, addresses, dates of birth, social security numbers and clinical information. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affect...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by VA Long Beach Healthcare System
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VA Long Beach Healthcare System | CA | Healthcare Provider | 592 | Jul 4, 2014 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the VA Long Beach Healthcare System data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,030 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 22, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 VA Long Beach Healthcare System 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 VA Long Beach Healthcare System.