HHS OCR report ยท 2025
Connections for Kids data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Connections for Kids
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Maine
- Individuals affected
- 938
- Submission date
- May 23, 2025
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Connections for Kids, the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee was the subject of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 938 individuals. The PHI involved included clinical and demographic information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards, and retrained workforce members to better protect its PHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Connections for Kids data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 938 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 23, 2025.
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 Connections for Kids 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 Connections for Kids.