HHS OCR report · 2018
State of Alaska Department of Health and Social Services data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- State of Alaska Department of Health and Social Services
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Alaska
- Individuals affected
- 501
- Submission date
- Jun 28, 2018
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer, Email
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The State of Alaska Department of Health and Human Services (Alaska), the covered entity (CE), reported that it was the victim of a cyber-attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 942,528 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, Social Security numbers, drivers’ license information, health insurance information, claims information, clinical information, and financial information. Upon discovering the breach, Alaska requested and received ass...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by State of Alaska Department of Health and Social Services
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State of Alaska Department of Health and Social Services | AK | Healthcare Provider | 501 | Sep 1, 2017 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the State of Alaska Department of Health and Social Services data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 501 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 28, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer, Email.
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 and 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 and Social Services.