HHS OCR report ยท 2014
Highmark Inc. data breach
Highmark Inc., a business associate in Pennsylvania, reported a breach affecting 2,589 individuals to HHS OCR on Jul 8, 2014.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Highmark Inc.
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 2,589
- Submission date
- Jul 8, 2014
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Health profile and care summaries and corresponding cover letters were incorrectly mailed to senior members of the covered entity (CE), Highmark Health, and their physicians. The protected health information involved in the breach included the names, addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, unique medical identifiers (UMI), gender, medications, and health information of 2,589 individuals. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, the media, and affected individuals. Following the bre...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Highmark Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,589 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 8, 2014.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, 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 Highmark 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 Highmark Inc..