HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Defense Health Agency data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Defense Health Agency
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Virginia
- Individuals affected
- 1,279
- Submission date
- Oct 12, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Defense Health Agency, the covered entity (CE), reported that its business associate (BA) was the subject of a cyber-attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 1,279 individuals. The PHI involved included names and medication information. The CE notified HHS and the affected individuals. The BA implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to protect PHI.
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 | 96,271 | Mar 12, 2026 | 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 1,279 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 12, 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 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.