HHS OCR report ยท 2012
Blue Cross Blue Shield data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 500
- Submission date
- Nov 29, 2012
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
N/A
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Blue Cross Blue Shield data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 500 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 29, 2012.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Blue Cross Blue Shield 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 Blue Cross Blue Shield.