HHS OCR report ยท 2020
New Jersey Department of Human Services data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- New Jersey Department of Human Services
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- New Jersey
- Individuals affected
- 2,300
- Submission date
- Mar 25, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), the New Jersey Department of Human Services, reported that it experienced a cyber-attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 2,300 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, program addresses, Social Security numbers, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided complimentary identity theft protection and credit monitoring services. In its mitigation efforts, t...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by New Jersey Department of Human Services
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Department of Human Services | NJ | Health Plan | 1,263 | Jun 15, 2018 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| New Jersey Department of Human Services | NJ | Health Plan | 9,825 | Nov 22, 2013 | Loss | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the New Jersey Department of Human Services data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,300 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 25, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
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 New Jersey Department of 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 New Jersey Department of Human Services.