HHS OCR report · 2025
Delta Dental of Virginia data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Delta Dental of Virginia
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Virginia
- Individuals affected
- 126,953
- Submission date
- Nov 21, 2025
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Delta Dental of Virginia, the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee was the target of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 126,953 individuals. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the incident and OCR’s investigation, the CE implemented additional technical safeguards.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Delta Dental of Virginia data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 126,953 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 21, 2025.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 Delta Dental of Virginia 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 Delta Dental of Virginia.