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Anthem, Inc.

ArchivedSubmitted 10/27/2021
State
IN
Covered entity type
Business Associate
Individuals affected
5,505
Business associate present
Yes
Type of breach
Theft
Location of breached information
Other Portable Electronic Device, Paper/Films
First seen by InfoSec Signals
9/23/2026
Last seen in OCR export
9/23/2026

OCR description

The covered entity (CE), Anthem, Inc., reported that an external back-up device and claims folder containing the protected health information (PHI) of 5,505 individuals were stolen from its business associate’s office. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and claims information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the BA implemented additional physical and technical safeguards to better protect sensitive data.

Change history

  • 9/23/2026Added to OCR's archive list

Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights, Breach Portal. Records are reproduced as published; entity names and figures are OCR's.

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