HHS OCR report ยท 2014
Jersey City Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Jersey City Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New Jersey
- Individuals affected
- 36,400
- Submission date
- Aug 7, 2014
- Type of breach
- Loss
- Location of breached information
- Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Jersey City Medical Center, sent a package, via United Parcel Service (UPS) overnight service, that contained an unencrypted compact disk with the protected health information (PHI) of 36,400 patients. The package was not delivered to the intended recipient until three months later. The PHI included demographic, clinical, and health insurance information. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, the media, and the affected individuals (including the offer of 12 ...
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 | 1,130 | Feb 15, 2022 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Jersey City Medical Center | NJ | Healthcare Provider | 1,447 | Apr 17, 2015 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Jersey City Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 36,400 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 7, 2014.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Loss, 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 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.