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
- 5,092
- Submission date
- Apr 16, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Delta Dental of Illinois, reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information of 5,092 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, health insurance information, and Social Security numbers. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. The CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services to the affected individuals and implemented additional administrative and ...
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 | Health Plan | 15,466 | Oct 25, 2019 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Delta Dental of Illinois | IL | Business Associate | 4,216 | Apr 17, 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 5,092 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 16, 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.