HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Eastern Connecticut Health Network data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Eastern Connecticut Health Network
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Connecticut
- Individuals affected
- 912
- Submission date
- Jul 2, 2023
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Eastern Connecticut Health Network, reported that a workforce member sent an email disclosing the protected health information (PHI) of 912 individuals without utilizing the blind carbon copy function. The PHI involved included names and email addresses. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach the CE retrained the workforce member on email protocol and the requirement to protect and secure sensitive data.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Eastern Connecticut Health Network data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 912 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 2, 2023.
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 Eastern Connecticut Health Network 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 Eastern Connecticut Health Network.