HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Arizona
- Individuals affected
- 2,632
- Submission date
- Jun 30, 2023
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, reported that a computer programming error allowed individuals to view the protected health information (PHI) of 2,632 individuals via the Internet. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and other identifiers. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the strengthened its technical safeguards to better protect sensitive data. OCR p...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System | AZ | Health Plan | 3,146 | Mar 11, 2019 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,632 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 30, 2023.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System 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 Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System.