HHS OCR report · 2014
IHS data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- IHS
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Maryland
- Individuals affected
- 5,000
- Submission date
- Apr 15, 2014
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Other
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
An employee of the covered entity’s (CE) network penetration testing team discovered protected health information (PHI) on open shares in a network attached storage device that could have affected 5,000 individuals if the IT department had not caught the problem in time. There was no indication of a breach and the CE immediately secured the website and notified the facility to delete all emails. The CE implemented a mandatory monthly training for all site managers to include a discussion of...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by IHS
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IHS | MD | Health Plan | 620 | Jun 19, 2014 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the IHS data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 5,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 15, 2014.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Other.
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 IHS 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 IHS.