HHS OCR report · 2015
Jersey City Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Jersey City Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New Jersey
- Individuals affected
- 1,447
- Submission date
- Apr 17, 2015
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
A workforce member of the covered entity (CE), Jersey City Medical Center, sent an email with a spreadsheet attachment that contained 1,447 patients’ protected health information (PHI) to an unintended recipient, who reported the disclosure to the CE within an hour of receiving the email. The spreadsheet included patients’ names, health insurance payors, dates of admission and discharges, department locations where medical services were received, and individuals’ account numbers. The CE pro...
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 | 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 1,447 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 17, 2015.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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.