HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Watsonville Community Hospital data breach
Watsonville Community Hospital, a healthcare provider in California, reported a breach affecting 30,312 individuals to HHS OCR on Dec 31, 2024.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Watsonville Community Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 30,312
- Submission date
- Dec 31, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Under investigation
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Watsonville Community Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 30,312 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 31, 2024.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
Is the investigation still open?
Yes. The OCR portal lists this report as under investigation.
Is a breach notice letter from Watsonville Community Hospital 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 Watsonville Community Hospital.