HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Packaging Corporation of America data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Packaging Corporation of America
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 783
- Submission date
- Aug 15, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Packaging Corporation of America, the covered entity (CE), reported that a vendor of its business associate (BA) experienced a cyber-attack that compromised the protected health information of 783 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth Social Security numbers, account identifiers, and other identifiers. The CE notified HHS and the affected individuals. In its mitigation efforts, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services. The BA and vendor are ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Packaging Corporation of America data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 783 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 15, 2024.
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 Packaging Corporation of America 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 Packaging Corporation of America.