HHS OCR report · 2019
Verity Health System of California, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Verity Health System of California, Inc.
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 662
- Submission date
- May 3, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
An unauthorized party accessed a workforce member’s email account containing the protected health information (PHI) of 662 individuals, including demographic, clinical, and health plan information. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media, and provided substitute notice. Following the breach, the CE strengthened safeguards by implementing multi-factor authentication for its email account, applying a mandatory password change for all users, and increasi...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Verity Health System of California, Inc.
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verity Health System of California, Inc. | CA | Business Associate | 2,988 | Jan 26, 2019 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Verity Health System of California, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 662 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 3, 2019.
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 Verity Health System of California, Inc. 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 Verity Health System of California, Inc..