HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Aetna affiliated covered entity (ACE) data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Aetna affiliated covered entity (ACE)
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Connecticut
- Individuals affected
- 5,991
- Submission date
- Dec 13, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Aetna - Affiliated Covered Entity, the covered entity (CE), reported that its business associate (BA), National Imaging Associates, was the victim of an email phishing scheme affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 5,991 individuals. The PHI involved included names, email addresses, member identification numbers, health insurance information, and claims information. Aetna notified OCR, affected individuals, and the media.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Aetna affiliated covered entity (ACE) data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 5,991 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 13, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 Aetna affiliated covered entity (ACE) 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 Aetna affiliated covered entity (ACE).