HHS OCR report · 2016
Banner Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Banner Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Arizona
- Individuals affected
- 3,620,000
- Submission date
- Aug 3, 2016
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server, Other
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a settlement with Banner Health Affiliated Covered Entities (“Banner Health”), a nonprofit health system headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, to resolve a data breach resulting from a hacking incident by a threat actor in 2016 which disclosed the protected health information of 2.81 million consumers. The settlement is regarding the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security Rule...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Banner Health
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banner Health | AZ | Healthcare Provider | 55,207 | Mar 5, 2014 | Other | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Banner Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,620,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 3, 2016.
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, Other.
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 Banner Health 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 Banner Health.