HHS OCR report ยท 2021
State of Alaska Department of Health & Social Services data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- State of Alaska Department of Health & Social Services
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Alaska
- Individuals affected
- 500,000
- Submission date
- Sep 22, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The State of Alaska Department of Health & Social Services reported that it experienced a cyber-attack involving the protected health information of approximately 500,000 individuals. Due to the criminal nature of various aspects of this case, it was referred to the Department of Justice for investigation and was accepted. The case was subsequently closed by OCR.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the State of Alaska Department of Health & Social Services data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 500,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 22, 2021.
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 State of Alaska Department of Health & Social Services 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 State of Alaska Department of Health & Social Services.