HHS OCR report · 2024
The Kennedy Collective data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- The Kennedy Collective
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Connecticut
- Individuals affected
- 851
- Submission date
- May 7, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), The Kennedy Collective, reported that an employee was the subject of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 851 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, drivers’ license information, claims information, and diagnoses. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services and imple...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the The Kennedy Collective data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 851 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 7, 2024.
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 Kennedy Collective 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 Kennedy Collective.