HHS OCR report ยท 2017
Aetna Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Aetna Inc.
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Connecticut
- Individuals affected
- 11,887
- Submission date
- Aug 29, 2017
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Aetna Life Insurance Company and the affiliated covered entity (Aetna) has agreed to pay $1,000,000 to OCR and to adopt a corrective action plan to settle potential violations of the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules. Aetna is an American managed health care company that sells traditional and consumer-directed health insurance and related services. In June 2017, Aetna submitted a breach report to OCR stating that on April 27, 2017, Aetna discovered that two web services used to display plan-re...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Aetna Inc.
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna Inc. | CT | Health Plan | 1,600 | Nov 8, 2017 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Aetna Inc. | CT | Health Plan | 5,002 | Jun 20, 2017 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Aetna Inc. | CT | Business Associate | 18,854 | Nov 28, 2016 | Loss | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Aetna Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 11,887 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 29, 2017.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 Inc. 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 Inc..