HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Community Healthlink data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Community Healthlink
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Massachusetts
- Individuals affected
- 4,598
- Submission date
- Jun 17, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Community Healthlink, the covered entity (CE), reported that it was the victim of an email phishing scheme. This breach affected 10,385 individuals. The protected health information (PHI) involved included names, dates of birth, social security numbers, client identification numbers, health insurance information, and treatment information. Following the incident, the CE implemented additional technical and security safeguards. The CE notified affected individuals, OCR, and the media of thi...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Community Healthlink data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,598 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 17, 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 Community Healthlink 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 Community Healthlink.