HHS OCR report · 2023
Westside Community Services data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Westside Community Services
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 2,484
- Submission date
- Nov 15, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Westside Community Services, reported that it was the subject of a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 2,484 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, drivers’ license and Social Security numbers, financial information, diagnoses, lab results, and medications. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary cred...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Westside Community Services data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,484 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 15, 2023.
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?
No. The report is in the OCR portal archive, which holds reports where OCR has closed its review.
Is a breach notice letter from Westside Community Services 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 Westside Community Services.