HHS OCR report ยท 2018
ViaTech Publishing Solutions, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- ViaTech Publishing Solutions, Inc.
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Minnesota
- Individuals affected
- 2,431
- Submission date
- Apr 10, 2018
- 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), United Health, reported that its business associate (BA), Via Tech Publishing Solutions, sent emails containing the protected health information (PHI) of 2,431 individuals to the wrong recipients. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, diagnoses/conditions, health insurance information, and financial data. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and provided complimentary identity theft protection services to those affected by this breach. In its mitig...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the ViaTech Publishing Solutions, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,431 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 10, 2018.
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 ViaTech Publishing Solutions, 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 ViaTech Publishing Solutions, Inc..