HHS OCR report · 2024
City of Conneaut data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- City of Conneaut
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 771
- Submission date
- Mar 21, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
City of Conneaut, the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee was the target of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 771 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license and social security numbers, health insurance information, diagnoses, and conditions. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative and technical s...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the City of Conneaut data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 771 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 21, 2024.
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 City of Conneaut 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 City of Conneaut.