HHS OCR report · 2014
Humana Inc [case #15381] data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Humana Inc [case #15381]
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Kentucky
- Individuals affected
- 2,962
- Submission date
- May 23, 2014
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On April 2, 2014, an unencrypted portable media device containing electronic protected health information (ePHI) was stolen from an employee’s locked vehicle. The portable media device contained the demographic data (including some social security numbers), clinical, and health insurance information of 2,962 individuals. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. The offending employee was terminated as a direct result of violating the CE’s policy prohi...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Humana Inc [case #15381] data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,962 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 23, 2014.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Other Portable Electronic Device.
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 [case #15381] 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 [case #15381].