HHS OCR report ยท 2022
AAA Collections, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- AAA Collections, Inc.
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- South Dakota
- Individuals affected
- 4,635
- Submission date
- Dec 15, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The business associate (BA), AAA Collections, reported that it experienced a ransomware incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 4,635 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, medical record numbers, diagnoses, financial information, and other treatment information. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the BA implemented additional administrative, technical, and ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the AAA Collections, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,635 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 15, 2022.
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 AAA Collections, 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 AAA Collections, Inc..