HHS OCR report · 2014
Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Colorado
- Individuals affected
- 15,380
- Submission date
- Oct 10, 2014
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Other
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On July 30 and September 3, 2014, a business associate (BA) mistakenly sent postcards to the covered entity’s (CE) clients that contained viewable protected health information (PHI). The breached PHI included names, addresses, and referred to each client’s status as a public assistance client receiving behavioral health care services. The resulting breach affected approximately 15,380 individuals. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following t...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing | CO | Health Plan | 4,091,794 | Aug 11, 2023 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 15,380 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 10, 2014.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: 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 Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing 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 Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing.