HHS OCR report ยท 2010
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc.
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Tennessee
- Individuals affected
- 1,023,209
- Submission date
- Nov 1, 2010
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Other
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
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Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc.
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc. | TN | Business Associate | 1,670 | Feb 11, 2026 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc. | TN | Business Associate | 780 | Dec 26, 2025 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc. | TN | Business Associate | 717 | Apr 5, 2024 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc. | TN | Health Plan | 1,676 | Dec 19, 2023 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc. | TN | Business Associate | 2,688 | Jul 25, 2023 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc. | TN | Health Plan | 1,340 | Dec 18, 2020 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,023,209 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 1, 2010.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, 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 BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, 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 BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc..