HHS OCR report ยท 2026
Communications Workers of America Local 1180 Security Benefits Fund data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Communications Workers of America Local 1180 Security Benefits Fund
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 18,550
- Submission date
- Feb 13, 2026
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record, Other
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Communications Workers of America Local 1180 Security Benefits Fund, reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a breach that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 18,550 individuals. The PHI involved clinical and demographic information. The CE notified HHS and the affected individuals. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services to the affected individuals and the BA implemented additional administr...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Communications Workers of America Local 1180 Security Benefits Fund data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 18,550 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 13, 2026.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record, Other.
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 Communications Workers of America Local 1180 Security Benefits Fund 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 Communications Workers of America Local 1180 Security Benefits Fund.