HHS OCR report ยท 2010
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Rhode Island
- Individuals affected
- 12,000
- Submission date
- Apr 21, 2010
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
A covered entity (CE) donated a file cabinet containing the protected health information (PHI) of 12,000 individuals before cleaning it out. The PHI included members' names, addresses, telephone numbers, social security numbers, and Medicare identification numbers. The covered entity (CE) provided breach notification to HHS, the affected individuals, and media, and offered all affected individuals free credit monitoring for a period of one year. Following the breach, the CE sanctioned the ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island | RI | Health Plan | 1,567 | Sep 13, 2018 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 12,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 21, 2010.
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 Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island 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 Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island.