HHS OCR report ยท 2016
Stamford Podiatry Group .P.C data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Stamford Podiatry Group .P.C
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Connecticut
- Individuals affected
- 40,491
- Submission date
- May 25, 2016
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On April 14, 2016, the covered entity (CE), Stamford Podiatry Group P.C., learned that an unauthorized individual(s) had gained privileged access and compromised its computer server between February 2, 2016 and April 14, 2016, including its electronic record database. The breach affected 40,491 individuals and included demographic, financial, and clinical information. OCR reviewed the CE's policies and procedures as relevant to this breach and they appeared to be in compliance with the Priv...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Stamford Podiatry Group .P.C data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 40,491 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 25, 2016.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
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 Stamford Podiatry Group .P.C 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 Stamford Podiatry Group .P.C.