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HHS OCR report · 2019

Beer Industry - Local Union No. 703 Health and Welfare Fund data breach

Beer Industry - Local Union No. 703 Health and Welfare Fund, a health plan in Illinois, reported a breach affecting 9,279 individuals to HHS OCR on Nov 28, 2019.

OCR report facts

Covered entity
Beer Industry - Local Union No. 703 Health and Welfare Fund
Entity type
Health Plan
State
Illinois
Individuals affected
9,279
Submission date
Nov 28, 2019
Type of breach
Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
Location of breached information
Email
Business associate present
No
Status
Archive (closed)

OCR description

Beer Industry - Local Union No. 703 Health and Welfare Fund, the covered entity (CE), reported than an employee was the victim of an email phishing scheme. The email account contained the protected health information (PHI) of 9,279 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, drivers’ license information, Social Security numbers, health insurance information, and financial information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. As a result of this breach inciden...

Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.

Frequently asked questions

How many people were affected by the Beer Industry - Local Union No. 703 Health and Welfare Fund data breach?

The report to HHS OCR lists 9,279 individuals affected.

When was it reported to HHS?

It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 28, 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: 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 Beer Industry - Local Union No. 703 Health and Welfare Fund 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 Beer Industry - Local Union No. 703 Health and Welfare Fund.