HHS OCR report ยท 2018
Independence Blue Cross, LLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Independence Blue Cross, LLC
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 16,762
- Submission date
- Sep 17, 2018
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Other
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On July 19, 2018, the covered entity (CE) learned that an employee uploaded a file containing limited member information to a public-facing website that was publicly accessible between April 23, 2018, and July 20, 2018. The types of protected health information involved in the breach included demographic, clinical, and health claims information for approximately 16,762 subscribers. The CE immediately took steps to ensure the file was permanently removed from the website, and launched an inv...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Independence Blue Cross, LLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 16,762 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 17, 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: Other.
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 Independence Blue Cross, LLC 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 Independence Blue Cross, LLC.