HHS OCR report · 2021
Eastern Connecticut Pathology Consultants, P.C. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Eastern Connecticut Pathology Consultants, P.C.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Connecticut
- Individuals affected
- 5,978
- Submission date
- Sep 3, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Eastern Connecticut Pathology Consultants, reported that multiple employees of its business associate (BA) were the victims of an email phishing attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 5,978 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, drivers’ license numbers, financial and health insurance information, and prescription and other clinical information. The CE notified HHS, affec...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Eastern Connecticut Pathology Consultants, P.C. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 5,978 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 3, 2021.
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 Eastern Connecticut Pathology Consultants, P.C. 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 Pathology Consultants, P.C..