HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Absolute Total Care data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Absolute Total Care
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- South Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 1,286
- Submission date
- Jun 4, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Absolute Total Care, reported that its business associate (BA) was the victim of a cyberattack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 1,286 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, diagnoses, medical conditions, health insurance and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided complimentary credit monitoring services. In response to the...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Absolute Total Care data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,286 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 4, 2021.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, 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 Absolute Total Care 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 Absolute Total Care.