HHS OCR report · 2023
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New Jersey
- Individuals affected
- 9,895
- Submission date
- Jul 7, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark, the covered entity (CE), reported that it experienced a hacking attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 9,895 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, social security and drivers’ license numbers, medications, and lab results. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional technical ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 9,895 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 7, 2023.
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 Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark 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 Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark.