HHS OCR report · 2019
UConn Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- UConn Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Connecticut
- Individuals affected
- 326,629
- Submission date
- Feb 21, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), UConn Health, reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 326,629 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license numbers, Social Security numbers, claims and financial information, and clinical information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided complimentary credit monitoring and identity protection serv...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the UConn Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 326,629 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 21, 2019.
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 UConn Health 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 UConn Health.