HHS OCR report ยท 2026
Defense Health Agency data breach
Defense Health Agency, a health plan in Virginia, reported a breach affecting 1,300 individuals to HHS OCR on Apr 14, 2026.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Defense Health Agency
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Virginia
- Individuals affected
- 1,300
- Submission date
- Apr 14, 2026
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Under investigation
Other reports by Defense Health Agency
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defense Health Agency | VA | Health Plan | 96,271 | Mar 12, 2026 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| 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 1,300 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 14, 2026.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Email.
Is the investigation still open?
Yes. The OCR portal lists this report as under investigation.
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.