HHS OCR report ยท 2023
New Mexico Department of Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- New Mexico Department of Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New Mexico
- Individuals affected
- 49,000
- Submission date
- May 4, 2023
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), New Mexico Department of Health, reported that a workforce member erroneously uploaded a file to the Internet that contained the protected health information (PHI) of 49,000 individuals. The PHI involved included death information, addresses, age, gender, and other demographic information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE sanctioned the responsible workforce member and implement...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by New Mexico Department of Health
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico Department of Health | NM | Healthcare Provider | 561 | Dec 15, 2015 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the New Mexico Department of Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 49,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 4, 2023.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Mexico Department of Health 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 Mexico Department of Health.