HHS OCR report ยท 2024
United Way of Connecticut, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- United Way of Connecticut, Inc.
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Connecticut
- Individuals affected
- 8,039
- Submission date
- Sep 3, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The business associate (BA), United Way of Connecticut, reported that an employee was the subject of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 8,039 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, medications, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals and the media. In response to the breach, the BA offered free credit monitoring and implemented additional administrative, technical, an...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the United Way of Connecticut, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 8,039 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 3, 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 United Way of Connecticut, 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 United Way of Connecticut, Inc..