HHS OCR report ยท 2017
Anthem, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Anthem, Inc.
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Indiana
- Individuals affected
- 18,580
- Submission date
- Jul 24, 2017
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
LaunchPoint Ventures, LLC, a business associate (BA) of Anthem, Inc., the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee impermissibly emailed the protected health information (PHI) of 18,580 members of the CE to his personal email account. This information was used for identity theft purposes. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, health insurance information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the media, and affected individuals. A...
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 | Business Associate | 6,118 | Nov 19, 2021 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Anthem, Inc. | IN | Business Associate | 5,505 | Oct 27, 2021 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
| Anthem, Inc. | IN | Health Plan | 3,525 | Oct 26, 2016 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Anthem, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 18,580 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 24, 2017.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 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..