HHS OCR report · 2021
Wyoming Department of Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Wyoming Department of Health
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Wyoming
- Individuals affected
- 164,010
- Submission date
- Apr 29, 2021
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Wyoming Department of Health, reported that an employee inadvertently made the protected health information (PHI) of 164,010 individuals viewable over the Internet. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license numbers, and laboratory results. As a result of OCR’s investigation, the CE implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards to better protect sensitive data. All workforce members were retrained on protecting and s...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Wyoming Department of Health
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming Department of Health | WY | Health Plan | 2,154 | Jun 25, 2019 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Wyoming Department of Health | WY | Health Plan | 11,935 | Dec 19, 2013 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Wyoming Department of Health | WY | Health Plan | 11,935 | Dec 16, 2013 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Wyoming Department of Health | WY | Health Plan | 9,023 | Mar 2, 2010 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Wyoming Department of Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 164,010 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 29, 2021.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Wyoming Department of Health 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 Wyoming Department of Health.