HHS OCR report ยท 2010
State of TN, Bureau of TennCare data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- State of TN, Bureau of TennCare
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Tennessee
- Individuals affected
- 3,900
- Submission date
- Feb 19, 2010
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE) mailed the wrong information to 3,900 individuals based on a corrupted data file it received from a state agency. The types of PHI involved were names, dates of birth, social security numbers, member identification numbers, and in some cases, diagnoses, treatments, conditions, and medications. Following the breach, the CE immediately fixed the corrupted file and mailed corrected letters. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, the media, and affected individuals...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the State of TN, Bureau of TennCare data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,900 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 19, 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 State of TN, Bureau of TennCare 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 State of TN, Bureau of TennCare.