HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Jersey City Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Jersey City Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New Jersey
- Individuals affected
- 1,130
- Submission date
- Feb 15, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Jersey City Medical Center, reported that an employee of its business associate (BA) was the victim of an email phishing scheme that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 1,130 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and other identifiers. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards to better prot...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Jersey City Medical Center
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jersey City Medical Center | NJ | Healthcare Provider | 1,447 | Apr 17, 2015 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Jersey City Medical Center | NJ | Healthcare Provider | 36,400 | Aug 7, 2014 | Loss | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Jersey City Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,130 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 15, 2022.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 Jersey City 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 Jersey City Medical Center.