HHS OCR report ยท 2015
Anthem Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Anthem Inc.
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Indiana
- Individuals affected
- 78,800,000
- Submission date
- Feb 13, 2015
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Anthem, Inc. has agreed to pay $16 million to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and take substantial corrective action to settle potential violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy and Security Rules after a series of cyberattacks led to the largest U.S. health data breach in history and exposed the electronic protected health information of almost 79 million people. On March 13, 2015, Anthem filed a br...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Anthem Inc.
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthem Inc. | IN | Health Plan | 2,023 | Oct 15, 2021 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Anthem Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 78,800,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 13, 2015.
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 Anthem Inc. 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 Inc..