HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Defense Health Headquarters data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Defense Health Headquarters
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Virginia
- Individuals affected
- 1,620
- Submission date
- Sep 9, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Defense Health Headquarters, reported that its business associate (BA) was the victim of a cyber-attack that affected the electronic protected health information of 1,620 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, birthdates, health insurance information, addresses, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS and affected individuals. The BA implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better protect ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Defense Health Headquarters
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defense Health Headquarters | VA | Health Plan | 3,500 | Oct 4, 2019 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Defense Health Headquarters data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,620 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 9, 2020.
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 Headquarters 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 Headquarters.