HHS OCR report ยท 2018
Acadiana Computer Systems, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Acadiana Computer Systems, Inc.
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Louisiana
- Individuals affected
- 31,151
- Submission date
- Aug 17, 2018
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The business associate (BA) of a number of covered entities, Acadiana Computer Systems, Inc., reported that it was a victim of an email phishing scheme. This breach affected 48,031 individuals. The protected health information (PHI) involved included names, addresses, social security numbers, treatment information, and billing information. The BA implemented security safeguards and retrained its workforce members to prevent future phishing attacks. After the breach, the BA migrated its ema...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Acadiana Computer Systems, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 31,151 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 17, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, 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 Acadiana Computer Systems, 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 Acadiana Computer Systems, Inc..