HHS OCR report · 2024
South Western Communications, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- South Western Communications, Inc.
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Indiana
- Individuals affected
- 1,115
- Submission date
- Jul 26, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), South West Communications, Inc., reported that it experienced a cyberattack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 1,115 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license and Social Security numbers, claims and financial information, diagnoses/ conditions, lab results, and medications. The CE notified HHS and the affected individuals and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provided comp...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the South Western Communications, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,115 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 26, 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 South Western Communications, 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 South Western Communications, Inc..