HHS OCR report ยท 2017
Community Link Inc data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Community Link Inc
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Wisconsin
- Individuals affected
- 5,524
- Submission date
- Jun 30, 2017
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Community Link, Inc., reported that it was the victim of an email phishing scheme. The compromised account contained the protected health information (PHI) of 5,524 individuals. The PHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, member identification numbers, and claims data. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. As a result of this breach, the CE immediately deployed additional administrative, security, and technical safeguards to better ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Community Link Inc data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 5,524 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 30, 2017.
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 Link Inc 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 Link Inc.