HHS OCR report ยท 2013
Anthem BCBS of GA data breach
Anthem BCBS of GA, a business associate in Indiana, reported a breach affecting 5,497 individuals to HHS OCR on Aug 13, 2013.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Anthem BCBS of GA
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Indiana
- Individuals affected
- 5,497
- Submission date
- Aug 13, 2013
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Other
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity's (CE) sales representative used an incorrect group number based on an erroneous membership and data file, resulting in an impermissible disclosure of protected health information (PHI) to the CE's business associate (BA). This breach affected approximately 5,497 individuals and included demographic information. Following the breach, the CE obtained certification that the BA destroyed the PHI and determined that there was a low risk of harm to the affected individuals. Th...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Anthem BCBS of GA data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 5,497 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 13, 2013.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Other.
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 Anthem BCBS of GA 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 Anthem BCBS of GA.