HHS OCR report ยท 2011
Department of Personnel and Administration data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Department of Personnel and Administration
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Colorado
- Individuals affected
- 3,589
- Submission date
- Jun 29, 2011
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Other
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
\The covered entity's (CE) business associate (BA) mailed a compact disk (CD) containing electronic protected health information (ePHI) through the inter-office mail system for delivery in another city. The CD, containing ePHI of 3,589 individuals, was lost en route. The PHI included state Medicaid and children's health plan data. Immediately following the breach, the CE completed a risk analysis to identify additional concerns and developed a risk management plan. The CE provided breach ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Department of Personnel and Administration data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,589 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 29, 2011.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, 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 Department of Personnel and Administration 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 Department of Personnel and Administration.