HHS OCR report · 2017
White Blossom Care Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- White Blossom Care Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 800
- Submission date
- Jun 30, 2017
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Other
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On June 30, 2017, the covered entity (CE), White Blossom Care Center reported that its former employees impermissibly accessed and copied its residents’ protected health information (PHI) while employed at the facility. The breached electronic PHI included names, dates of birth, social security numbers, telephone numbers, health insurance information, and medical record numbers. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, 791 affected individuals, and the media and posted substitute notice...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the White Blossom Care Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 800 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 30, 2017.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Other.
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 White Blossom Care Center 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 White Blossom Care Center.