HHS OCR report ยท 2022
State of Arizona Department of Administration data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- State of Arizona Department of Administration
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Arizona
- Individuals affected
- 820
- Submission date
- Apr 5, 2022
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The State of Arizona Department of Administration, the covered entity (CE), reported that its business associate (BA) mailed the protected health information (PHI) of 820 individuals to the wrong recipients. The PHI involved included names, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the State of Arizona Department of Administration data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 820 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 5, 2022.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 Arizona Department of Administration 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 Arizona Department of Administration.