Watsonville Community Hospital

Watsonville Community Hospital notified the New Hampshire Attorney General of a data event affecting one NH resident. Unauthorized access occurred Nov 25-30, 2024; discovered Nov 29, 2024. Data included names, SSNs, and clinical info. WCH isolated systems, engaged forensic review, notified law enforcement, and provided 24 months of credit monitoring.

WATSONVILLE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL filed a data-breach notice with the Illinois Attorney General in November 2025 (case 25-11-591). The register records the breach as discovered on November 29, 2024. Personal information types reported: drivers license, financial account number, medical information. Illinois does not publish the number of people affected — 815 ILCS 530/10 permits the Attorney General to publish only the entity name, the types of personal information and the date range.

Watsonville Community Hospital reported an external system breach (hacking) occurring between Nov 25-30, 2024. Unauthorized access resulted in the exfiltration of names, addresses, and driver's license/government ID numbers. One Maine resident was affected. The hospital engaged federal law enforcement, notified HHS, and provided 24 months of credit monitoring via IDX.

Watsonville Community Hospital reported a data breach to the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation. The breach was reported on 2025-10-16. 8 Massachusetts residents were affected.

Watsonville Community Hospital experienced unauthorized access to a limited subset of its network between November 25 and November 30, 2024. The hospital became aware of suspicious activity on November 29, 2024. Investigation confirmed that certain files were accessed or downloaded without authorization. Affected data includes names, addresses, and potentially protected health information. The hospital contained the incident by taking systems offline and isolating affected networks. It engaged third-party investigators, notified the FBI and regulators, and is offering credit monitoring to affected individuals.

Watsonville Community Hospital notified individuals of unauthorized network access between Nov 25-30, 2024, discovered Nov 29, 2024. Files containing names, addresses, and government IDs were accessed. The hospital engaged the FBI, enhanced safeguards, and offered 12 months of credit monitoring. Notification sent Oct 15, 2025.

Watsonville Community Hospital notified Nebraska AG of unauthorized network access between Nov 25-30, 2024, discovered Nov 29, 2024. Impact: 2 Nebraska residents (names, addresses, SSNs). Response: FBI notified, systems isolated, 24mo credit monitoring via IDX provided. Notice sent Dec 30, 2024, supplemented Oct 15, 2025. Investigation ongoing.

Founded in 1895, Watsonville Community Hospital is a 106-bed, acute care facility accredited by The Joint Commission. In addition to the emergency department that serves as an advanced life support base station for Santa Cruz County, the hospital offers a comprehensive portfolio of medical and surgical services, including a full service Wound Treatment Center. The physicians and staff at Watsonville Community Hospital strive to exceed patient expectations, while delivering compassionate, quality care.

Watsonville Community Hospital reported to HHS on 2024-12-31 a Hacking/IT Incident affecting 30312 individuals. Breached information located on Network Server.

Watsonville Community Hospital is community healthcare provider; a 106-bed facility that offers a comprehensive range of medical and surgical services to the culturally diverse tri-county area along California’s Central Coast.