HHS OCR report · 2017
Chilton Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Chilton Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New Jersey
- Individuals affected
- 4,600
- Submission date
- Dec 15, 2017
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Chilton Medical Center, the covered entity (CE) reported that an employee removed a computer hard drive containing patients’ protected health information (PHI) and sold it on the internet. The hard drive contained 4,600 patients’ names, addresses, dates of birth, medications, other treatment information, and medical record numbers. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following the breach, the CE notified Morris County New Jersey Prosecutor’s Office...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Chilton Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,600 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 15, 2017.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Other Portable Electronic Device.
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 Chilton 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 Chilton Medical Center.