HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Humana Inc data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Humana Inc
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Kentucky
- Individuals affected
- 756
- Submission date
- Oct 2, 2019
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Humana, Inc., reported that an employee emailed the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 756 individuals to his personal email account. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE retrained its staff to better protect ePHI. OCR provided the CE with technical assistance regarding the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Humana Inc
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humana Inc | KY | Health Plan | 1,823 | Nov 9, 2021 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Humana Inc | KY | Health Plan | 1,965 | Nov 4, 2021 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Humana Inc | KY | Health Plan | 4,424 | Oct 12, 2021 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Humana Inc | KY | Health Plan | 948 | Sep 28, 2021 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Humana Inc | KY | Health Plan | 64,654 | Feb 22, 2021 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Humana Inc | KY | Health Plan | 564 | Aug 19, 2020 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Humana Inc | KY | Health Plan | 863 | Jun 3, 2019 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Humana Inc | KY | Health Plan | 5,569 | Feb 27, 2019 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Humana Inc | KY | Health Plan | 1,211 | Jan 9, 2019 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Humana Inc | KY | Health Plan | 684 | Dec 31, 2018 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
| Humana Inc | KY | Health Plan | 5,764 | Nov 21, 2017 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Humana Inc data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 756 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 2, 2019.
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 Humana 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 Humana Inc.