HHS OCR report · 2022
New Jersey Brain and Spine data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- New Jersey Brain and Spine
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New Jersey
- Individuals affected
- 92,453
- Submission date
- Mar 10, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
New Jersey Brain and Spine, the covered entity (CE), reported that it experienced a cyber-attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) for 92,453 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license and Social Security numbers, financial information, diagnoses/conditions, lab results, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In its miti...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the New Jersey Brain and Spine data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 92,453 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 10, 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: Network Server.
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 New Jersey Brain and Spine 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 New Jersey Brain and Spine.