HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Iowa
- Individuals affected
- 833
- Submission date
- May 26, 2023
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, reported that an employee of its business associate (BA) inadvertently mailed the protected health information (PHI) of 833 individuals to the wrong recipients. The PHI involved included names, health insurance information, claims information, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website; the BA notified affected individuals. In response to the brea...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Department of Health and Human Services | IA | Health Plan | 6,717 | Apr 16, 2026 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 833 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 26, 2023.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 Iowa Department of Health and Human Services 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 Iowa Department of Health and Human Services.