HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc.
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 13,400,000
- Submission date
- Apr 12, 2024
- 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), Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc., reported that it disclosed the protected health information (PHI) for up to 13,134,908 individuals while using third-party tracking technologies. The PHI involved clinical, demographic, and financial information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE: removed all third-party tracking technologies from its authenticated online platforms, trained or retrained workforce members, an...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc.
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. | CA | Health Plan | 695 | Apr 6, 2022 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. | CA | Health Plan | 638 | Dec 22, 2017 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. | CA | Health Plan | 4,389 | Dec 14, 2017 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. | CA | Business Associate | 2,451 | Apr 22, 2016 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 13,400,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 12, 2024.
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 Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. 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 Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc..