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HHS OCR report ยท 2016

CDC/NIOSH/ World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) data breach

CDC/NIOSH/ World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP), a health plan in Georgia, reported a breach affecting 597 individuals to HHS OCR on Jan 15, 2016.

OCR report facts

Covered entity
CDC/NIOSH/ World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP)
Entity type
Health Plan
State
Georgia
Individuals affected
597
Submission date
Jan 15, 2016
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), CDC/NIOSH/World Trade Center Health Program, discovered that mail sent via the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) containing protected health information (PHI) was damaged en route to the recipient and some of the pages were missing upon receipt. The missing documents contained the names, provider names and numbers, medical codes, dates of service, and the treatment information for 597 individuals. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and substi...

Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.

Frequently asked questions

How many people were affected by the CDC/NIOSH/ World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) data breach?

The report to HHS OCR lists 597 individuals affected.

When was it reported to HHS?

It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 15, 2016.

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 CDC/NIOSH/ World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) 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 CDC/NIOSH/ World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP).