HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Idaho Department of Health & Welfare data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Idaho Department of Health & Welfare
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Idaho
- Individuals affected
- 2,501
- Submission date
- Jun 12, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Idaho Department of Health & Welfare, the covered entity (CE), reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a cyber-attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 2,501 individuals. The PHI involved included names and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE and BA revised its policies and procedures to better protect PHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Idaho Department of Health & Welfare data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,501 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 12, 2023.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
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 Idaho Department of Health & Welfare 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 Idaho Department of Health & Welfare.