HHS OCR report · 2015
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
- 1,339
- Submission date
- May 6, 2015
- Type of breach
- Loss
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Ventura County Health Care Agency, discovered that a backpack containing documents for 1,399 patients was left at an elementary school after it was stolen from an employee’s car. All of the files were intact, and the types of protected health information (PHI) involved in the breach included names, balances owed, and internal account numbers. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media and posted notice on its website, In respon...
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 | 777 | Sep 20, 2016 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | 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 1,339 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 6, 2015.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Loss, 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.