HHS OCR report · 2024
Alta Resources Corp. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Alta Resources Corp.
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Wisconsin
- Individuals affected
- 12,162
- Submission date
- Dec 20, 2024
- 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), Alta Resources Corporation, reported that it experienced a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 12,162 individuals. The PHI involved names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license and social security numbers, and diagnoses and conditions. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In its mitigation efforts, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services and ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Alta Resources Corp. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 12,162 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 20, 2024.
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 Alta Resources Corp. 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 Alta Resources Corp..