HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Arkansas Department of Human Services data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Arkansas Department of Human Services
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Arkansas
- Individuals affected
- 925
- Submission date
- Nov 15, 2022
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Arkansas Department of Human Services, reported that an employee emailed the protected health information (PHI) of 925 individuals to her personal email account. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the incident, the CE sanctioned the responsible employee and retrained its staff.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Arkansas Department of Human Services
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Department of Human Services | AR | Health Plan | 26,000 | Sep 15, 2017 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Arkansas Department of Human Services data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 925 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 15, 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: 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 Arkansas Department of Human 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 Arkansas Department of Human Services.