HHS OCR report ยท 2014
Healthy Connections, Inc data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Healthy Connections, Inc
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 793
- Submission date
- Apr 14, 2014
- Type of breach
- Loss
- Location of breached information
- Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
In April 2014, the covered entity (CE), Healthy Connections Inc., reported that an unencrypted mobile computer drive containing patients' electronic protected health information (ePHI) was lost in transit between the CE and another CE. The breach was noticed when the other CE received the envelope minus the flash drive in the mail. The breach affected the demographic and clinical information of 793 individuals. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Healthy Connections, Inc data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 793 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 14, 2014.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Loss, with the breached information located in: Other Portable Electronic Device.
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 Healthy Connections, Inc 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 Healthy Connections, Inc.