HHS OCR report ยท 2018
Highmark Delaware data breach
Highmark Delaware, a business associate in Delaware, reported a breach affecting 508 individuals to HHS OCR on May 14, 2018.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Highmark Delaware
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Delaware
- Individuals affected
- 508
- Submission date
- May 14, 2018
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Highmark Delaware data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 508 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 14, 2018.
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 Highmark Delaware 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 Highmark Delaware.