HHS OCR report ยท 2026
Defense Health Agency data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Defense Health Agency
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Virginia
- Individuals affected
- 96,271
- Submission date
- Mar 12, 2026
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record, Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Defense Health Agency, reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a breach of its network that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 96,271 individuals. The PHI involved included clinical, financial, and demographic information. The CE notified HHS and the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE and BA implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Defense Health Agency
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defense Health Agency | VA | Health Plan | 1,300 | Apr 14, 2026 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Under investigation |
| Defense Health Agency | VA | Health Plan | 1,279 | Oct 12, 2022 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Defense Health Agency data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 96,271 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 12, 2026.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record, 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 Defense Health Agency 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 Defense Health Agency.