HHS OCR report ยท 2017
National DCP Health Plan data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- National DCP Health Plan
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Georgia
- Individuals affected
- 1,190
- Submission date
- Aug 8, 2017
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
In March 2017, an employee of the covered entity (CE), National DCP Health Plan, followed a link included in a phishing email, and as a result, an unauthorized user accessed her email account. The types of protected health information (PHI) involved in the breach consisted of health plan enrollment data, including names, addresses, social security numbers, and dates of birth for 1,190 individuals. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and on its website. It also re...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the National DCP Health Plan data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,190 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 8, 2017.
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 National DCP Health Plan 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 National DCP Health Plan.