HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Pathology Consultants of New London, P.C. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Pathology Consultants of New London, P.C.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Connecticut
- Individuals affected
- 835
- Submission date
- Sep 8, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Pathology Consultants of New London, reported that several employees of its business associate were the victims of an email phishing attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of approximately 835 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, health insurance information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Pathology Consultants of New London, P.C. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 835 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 8, 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 Pathology Consultants of New London, 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 Pathology Consultants of New London, P.C..