HHS OCR report · 2018
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
- 1,263
- Submission date
- Jun 15, 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), New Jersey Department of Human Services sent a file containing electronic protected health information (ePHI) to its business associate (BA) to generate and send out 1095B forms. In the course of preparing the file, the CE added individuals’ names and the last four digits of their social security numbers to the wrong 1095B forms, so that recipients of the mailing received ePHI for individuals who were not household members. The CE provided breach notification to HHS...
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 | 2,300 | Mar 25, 2020 | Hacking/IT Incident | 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 1,263 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 15, 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 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.