HHS OCR report · 2017
The Union Labor Life Insurance Company data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- The Union Labor Life Insurance Company
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Maryland
- Individuals affected
- 664
- Submission date
- Oct 19, 2017
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On June 27, 2017, Union Labor Life Insurance, the covered entity (CE), discovered that an unauthorized user accessed an employee’s email account. The breach occurred when the employee received an email that purported to be from a trusted user, but contained a virus. The breach affected the protected health information (PHI) of 664 individuals, including social security numbers and clinical information. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, the affected individuals, and the media. Fol...
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 | Health Plan | 87,400 | May 31, 2019 | Hacking/IT Incident | 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 664 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 19, 2017.
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 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.