HHS OCR report · 2020
The Connection, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- The Connection, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Connecticut
- Individuals affected
- 3,736
- Submission date
- Aug 7, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), The Connection, Inc., reported that two employees were the victims of an email phishing scheme that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 3,736 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, Social Security numbers, drivers’ license numbers, and financial and clinical information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice on its website. The CE also provided complimentary ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the The Connection, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,736 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 7, 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 The Connection, Inc. 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 The Connection, Inc..