HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Delta Dental of Illinois data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Delta Dental of Illinois
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 15,466
- Submission date
- Oct 25, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
This case has been consolidated into an existing compliance review involving the same breach incident.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Delta Dental of Illinois
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Dental of Illinois | IL | Business Associate | 4,216 | Apr 17, 2019 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Delta Dental of Illinois | IL | Health Plan | 5,092 | Apr 16, 2019 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Delta Dental of Illinois data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 15,466 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 25, 2019.
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 Delta Dental of Illinois 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 Delta Dental of Illinois.