HHS OCR report ยท 2015
Mount Sinai Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Mount Sinai Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 1,406
- Submission date
- Mar 20, 2015
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Mt. Sinai, discovered that an employee was printing paper face sheets in excess of her job duties for an illicit purpose. The face sheets contained the demographic and clinical information of 1,406 individuals. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE altered its policies to limit the users allowed to print face sheets. In addition, the CE retrained its workforce and disseminated educational ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Mount Sinai Medical Center
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Sinai Medical Center | NY | Healthcare Provider | 610 | Oct 21, 2013 | Loss | Archive (closed) |
| Mount SInai Medical Center | NY | Healthcare Provider | 1,586 | Oct 4, 2013 | Improper Disposal | Archive (closed) |
| Mount Sinai Medical Center | FL | Healthcare Provider | 628 | Mar 15, 2013 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
| Mount Sinai Medical Center | FL | Healthcare Provider | 2,600 | Mar 23, 2010 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Mount Sinai Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,406 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 20, 2015.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 Mount Sinai Medical Center 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 Mount Sinai Medical Center.