HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Arkansas
- Individuals affected
- 633
- Submission date
- Oct 22, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, reported that its business associate (BA), experienced a cyber-attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 633 individuals. The PHI involved included demographic and clinical information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE implemented new technical safeguards.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield | AR | Health Plan | 560 | Jul 14, 2015 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 633 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 22, 2024.
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 Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield 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 Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield.