HHS OCR report ยท 2018
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Nebraska
- Individuals affected
- 516
- Submission date
- Sep 4, 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), Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, reported that an employee mailed the protected health information (PHI) of 516 individuals to the wrong recipients. The PHI involved included names, identification numbers, dates of birth, and Social Security numbers. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative safeguards to better protect its PHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 516 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 4, 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 Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services 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 Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services.