HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Alabama
- Individuals affected
- 8,702
- Submission date
- Jul 19, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, reported that its business associate (BA) was the subject of a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 8,702 individuals. The PHI involved includes names, addresses, email addresses, and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, local law enforcement, the FBI, and provided substitute notice. In response to the incident, the BA implemented additional admin...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 8,702 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 19, 2022.
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 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama 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 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama.