HHS OCR report ยท 2015
Anne Arundel Health System data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Anne Arundel Health System
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Maryland
- Individuals affected
- 2,208
- Submission date
- Oct 8, 2015
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Anne Arundel Health System, the covered entity (CE), reported that it inadvertently mailed 2,208 letters containing protected health information (PHI) to the wrong recipients. The PHI involved included names, addresses, diagnoses, clinical information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided complimentary credit monitoring services. In its mitigation efforts, the CE sanctioned the responsible employees, implemented additional admi...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Anne Arundel Health System data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,208 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 8, 2015.
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 Anne Arundel Health System 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 Anne Arundel Health System.