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HHS OCR report ยท 2020

Connecticut Department of Social Services data breach

Connecticut Department of Social Services, a health plan in Connecticut, reported a breach affecting 36,915 individuals to HHS OCR on Oct 30, 2020.

OCR report facts

Covered entity
Connecticut Department of Social Services
Entity type
Health Plan
State
Connecticut
Individuals affected
36,915
Submission date
Oct 30, 2020
Type of breach
Hacking/IT Incident
Location of breached information
Email
Business associate present
No
Status
Archive (closed)

OCR description

The covered entity (CE), Connecticut Department of Social Services, reported that numerous employees were the victims of an email phishing attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 36,915 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, addresses, dates of birth, diagnoses/conditions, medication information, lab results, and claims and financial information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the br...

Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.

Other reports by Connecticut Department of Social Services

HIPAA breach reports from the HHS OCR Breach Portal
Covered entityStateEntity typeIndividualsSubmittedType of breachStatus
Connecticut Department of Social ServicesCTHealth Plan41,000Aug 21, 2026Hacking/IT IncidentArchive (closed)
Connecticut Department of Social ServicesCTHealth Plan22,500May 21, 2026Hacking/IT IncidentArchive (closed)

Frequently asked questions

How many people were affected by the Connecticut Department of Social Services data breach?

The report to HHS OCR lists 36,915 individuals affected.

When was it reported to HHS?

It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 30, 2020.

What type of breach was it?

The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, 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 Connecticut Department of Social Services 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 Connecticut Department of Social Services.