HHS OCR report ยท 2017
BioReference Laboratories, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- BioReference Laboratories, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New Jersey
- Individuals affected
- 1,772
- Submission date
- Apr 14, 2017
- Type of breach
- Improper Disposal
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), BioReference Laboratories, Inc., reported that an employee improperly disposed of documents containing the protected health information (PHI) of 1,772 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, Social Security numbers, health insurance information, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. The CE also offered complimentary credit monitoring and identity ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the BioReference Laboratories, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,772 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 14, 2017.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Improper Disposal, 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 BioReference Laboratories, 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 BioReference Laboratories, Inc..