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HHS OCR report · 2024

University of Connecticut Health Center Finance Corporation data breach

University of Connecticut Health Center Finance Corporation, a healthcare provider in Connecticut, reported a breach affecting 1,123 individuals to HHS OCR on Aug 13, 2024.

OCR report facts

Covered entity
University of Connecticut Health Center Finance Corporation
Entity type
Healthcare Provider
State
Connecticut
Individuals affected
1,123
Submission date
Aug 13, 2024
Type of breach
Hacking/IT Incident
Location of breached information
Email
Business associate present
No
Status
Archive (closed)

OCR description

University of Connecticut Health Center Finance Corporation, the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee was the subject of an email phishing scheme that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 1,123 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, drivers’ license and Social Security numbers, addresses, diagnoses, and financial information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach the CE implemented additional admin...

Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.

Frequently asked questions

How many people were affected by the University of Connecticut Health Center Finance Corporation data breach?

The report to HHS OCR lists 1,123 individuals affected.

When was it reported to HHS?

It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 13, 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 University of Connecticut Health Center Finance Corporation 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 University of Connecticut Health Center Finance Corporation.