HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Wyoming Department of Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Wyoming Department of Health
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Wyoming
- Individuals affected
- 2,154
- Submission date
- Jun 25, 2019
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On May 1, 2019, a Wyoming Department of Health (WDOH) workforce member emailed protected health information to a billing vendor, the intended recipient, without first encrypting the email, per WDOH policy. Upon review of the breach report, OCR determined that the incident did not meet the definition of a breach took no further action.
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 | 164,010 | Apr 29, 2021 | 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 2,154 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 25, 2019.
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?
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.