HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Alluma, Inc data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Alluma, Inc
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Minnesota
- Individuals affected
- 4,642
- Submission date
- Aug 15, 2021
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Alluma, reported that an employee mailed the protected health information (PHI) of 4,642 individuals to the wrong recipients. The PHI involved included names and addresses. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE sanctioned the responsible employee and implemented additional administrative safeguards to better protect sensitive data.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Alluma, Inc data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,642 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 15, 2021.
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 Alluma, 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 Alluma, Inc.