HHS OCR report ยท 2019
The Union Labor Life Insurance Company data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- The Union Labor Life Insurance Company
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Maryland
- Individuals affected
- 87,400
- Submission date
- May 31, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), The Union Labor Life Insurance Company, reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 186,900 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, lab results, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional technical safeguar...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by The Union Labor Life Insurance Company
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Union Labor Life Insurance Company | MD | Business Associate | 664 | Oct 19, 2017 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| The Union Labor Life Insurance Company | MD | Healthcare Provider | 42,713 | Jun 27, 2014 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the The Union Labor Life Insurance Company data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 87,400 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 31, 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 The Union Labor Life Insurance Company 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 The Union Labor Life Insurance Company.