HHS OCR report ยท 2019
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
- 12,230
- Submission date
- Dec 16, 2019
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Other
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Colorado Department of Human Services, mailed the protected health information (PHI) of 12,230 individuals to the wrong recipients. The PHI involved included names, employer information, and financial information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional technical and security safeguards to better protect its PHI.
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 | 6,132 | Jan 19, 2022 | Hacking/IT Incident | 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 12,230 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 16, 2019.
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 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.