HHS OCR report · 2019
East Central Indiana School Trust data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- East Central Indiana School Trust
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Indiana
- Individuals affected
- 3,259
- Submission date
- Sep 3, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
East Central Indiana School Trust, the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing scheme affecting 3,529 individuals. The protected health information (PHI) involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license information, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, medications prescribed, and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In its mitigation efforts, the CE i...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the East Central Indiana School Trust data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,259 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 3, 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 East Central Indiana School Trust 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 East Central Indiana School Trust.