Health Data Breach Tracker/PA

Health Plan · Archived

Independence Blue Cross

591 individuals · submitted January 21, 2022

About this report

The covered entity (CE), Independence Blue Cross, reported that it experienced a cybersecurity incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 591 individuals. The PHI involved included names, other identifiers, and claims and treatment information. The CE notified HHS affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE offered complimentary credit monitoring services and implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards.

Summary as published by the HHS Office for Civil Rights.

Organization
Independence Blue Cross
State
PA
Entity type
Health Plan
Individuals affected
591
Submission date
January 21, 2022
Breach type
Hacking/IT Incident
Location of information
Network Server
Business associate present
No
OCR status
Archived

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