HHS OCR report · 2015
Aflac data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Aflac
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Georgia
- Individuals affected
- 6,166
- Submission date
- May 15, 2015
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Some of the covered entity’s (CE) policyholders erroneously received welcome packets in the mail that contained the protected health information (PHI) of other individuals on a summary page. The breach affected 6,166 individuals and the types of PHI involved in the incident included policyholders’ names, coverage applied for, premium amounts, whether the applicant was a new employee, codes or names representing employees’ departments, and denial or acceptance of insurance coverage. In respo...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Aflac
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFLAC | GA | Health Plan | 1,601 | Dec 16, 2019 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| AFLAC | GA | Health Plan | 10,396 | May 29, 2018 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Aflac | GA | Health Plan | 930 | May 20, 2016 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Aflac data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 6,166 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 15, 2015.
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 Aflac 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 Aflac.