HHS OCR report · 2019
Western Connecticut Health Network data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Western Connecticut Health Network
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Connecticut
- Individuals affected
- 1,293
- Submission date
- Aug 19, 2019
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Western Connecticut Health Network (WCHN), the covered entity (CE), discovered that a box containing protected health information (PHI) was damaged during shipping. Some of the contents of the box were either damaged or are missing. This incident affected 1,293 individuals and the PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, medical record numbers, and treatment information. OCR reviewed the covered entity’s policies and procedures which conform to the requirements of the HIPAA ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Western Connecticut Health Network data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,293 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 19, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 Western Connecticut Health Network 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 Western Connecticut Health Network.