HHS OCR report ยท 2016
Ventura County Health Care Agency data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Ventura County Health Care Agency
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 777
- Submission date
- Sep 20, 2016
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
An employee took home paperwork containing the protected health information (PHI) of 777 individuals that was later recovered by an acquaintance of the employee and returned to the covered entity (CE), Ventura County Health Care Agency. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. The CE also notified the California Department of Public Health. Following the breach, the CE assigned all necessary employees for retraining, sanctioned the responsible employ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Ventura County Health Care Agency
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ventura County Health Care Agency | CA | Healthcare Provider | 1,339 | May 6, 2015 | Loss | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Ventura County Health Care Agency data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 777 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 20, 2016.
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 Ventura County Health Care Agency 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 Ventura County Health Care Agency.