HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Electrical Workers Local 369 data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Electrical Workers Local 369
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Kentucky
- Individuals affected
- 662
- Submission date
- Jul 23, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Electrical Workers Local 369, reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 662 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, financial information, diagnoses, health insurance information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE revised its policies and procedure...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Electrical Workers Local 369 data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 662 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 23, 2021.
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 Electrical Workers Local 369 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 Electrical Workers Local 369.