HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Colorado Department of Human Services data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Colorado Department of Human Services
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Colorado
- Individuals affected
- 6,132
- Submission date
- Jan 19, 2022
- 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), the Colorado Department of Human Services, reported that its business associate experienced a cyber-attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 6,132 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses, dates of birth, and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. OCR provided technical assistance to the CE regarding its obligations u...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Colorado Department of Human Services
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Department of Human Services | CO | Healthcare Provider | 12,230 | Dec 16, 2019 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Colorado Department of Human Services | CO | Healthcare Provider | 639 | Dec 27, 2017 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Colorado Department of Human Services data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 6,132 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 19, 2022.
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 Colorado 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 Colorado Department of Human Services.