HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Fairfield Anesthesia Associates LLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Fairfield Anesthesia Associates LLC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Connecticut
- Individuals affected
- 800
- Submission date
- Feb 27, 2020
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Fairfield Anesthesia Associates, reported that an employee impermissibly accessed the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 800 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, claims and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. As a result of this breach, the CE implemented additional technical and administrative safeguards and retrained its staff.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Fairfield Anesthesia Associates LLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 800 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 27, 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: Desktop Computer.
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 Fairfield Anesthesia Associates LLC 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 Fairfield Anesthesia Associates LLC.