HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Community Health Resources, Inc data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Community Health Resources, Inc
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Connecticut
- Individuals affected
- 1,634
- Submission date
- Dec 28, 2020
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Community Health Resources, Inc., reported that an employee inadvertently sent a group email to 1,634 individuals without using the blind copy function. The electronic protected health information (ePHI) involved included names and email addresses. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative safeguards to better protect its sensitive data. The CE also sanctioned the employee involved....
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Community Health Resources, Inc data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,634 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 28, 2020.
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 Community Health Resources, 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 Community Health Resources, Inc.