HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Lawrenceville Internal Medicine Associates data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Lawrenceville Internal Medicine Associates
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New Jersey
- Individuals affected
- 8,031
- Submission date
- Jan 2, 2020
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Lawrenceville Internal Medicine Associates, reported that an employee sent an email containing the protected health information (PHI) of 8,031 individuals. The PHI involved included names and email addresses. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following the breach, the CE sanctioned the employee responsible for the breach and implemented a secure email messaging system.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Lawrenceville Internal Medicine Associates data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 8,031 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 2, 2020.
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 Lawrenceville Internal Medicine Associates 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 Lawrenceville Internal Medicine Associates.