HHS OCR report · 2024
Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 754
- Submission date
- Apr 4, 2024
- Type of breach
- Loss
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, reported that a logbook containing the protected health information (PHI) of 754 individuals was lost. The PHI involved included names, gender, dates of birth, addresses, lab results, and other health information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. As a result of OCR’s investigation, the CE discontinued using logbooks and uses its electronic health record.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 754 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 4, 2024.
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 Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma 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 Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center.