Regional Center of the East Bay Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (July 14, 2025) – Federman & Sherwood, a nationally recognized law firm specializing in privacy and data breach litigation, is investigating a recent data breach reported by the Regional Center of the East Bay, a healthcare provider based in California. The incident was filed with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on July 9, 2025.
According to the HHS breach report, the Regional Center of the East Bay experienced an incident involving the unauthorized access or disclosure of protected health information (PHI) stored on a laptop. The breach affected approximately 689 individuals and involved sensitive personal data.
The firm is currently investigating the nature and scope of the breach, the specific data compromised, and whether the Regional Center of East Bay employed adequate safeguards to protect patient information, as required under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Federman & Sherwood is committed to advocating for the rights of those affected by this breach and ensuring that healthcare organizations are held accountable when they fail to properly secure confidential patient data.
The type of information potentially exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security numbers
- Medical and health insurance information
- Other sensitive information
What is Regional Center of the East Bay?
The Regional Center of the East Bay (RCEB) is a non-profit organization that provides resources and services to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. RCEB works to ensure that people with developmental disabilities have the support they need to live lives of quality and satisfaction.
If you received a notification from the Regional Center of the East Bay or believe your information may have been involved in this incident, you are encouraged to contact Federman & Sherwood to discuss your legal rights and potential remedies.
Contact:
FEDERMAN & SHERWOOD
Phone: (405) 235-1560
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