HHS OCR report · 2016
New Jersey Spine Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- New Jersey Spine Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New Jersey
- Individuals affected
- 28,000
- Submission date
- Sep 22, 2016
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record, Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity’s (CE) computer system was attacked by a ransomware virus that encrypted files, including the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of approximately 28,000 patients and damaged the network operating system rendering all of the CE's files unusable. The ePHI included demographic and clinical information. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media and provided free credit monitoring to affected individuals. Following the breach, th...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the New Jersey Spine Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 28,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 22, 2016.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record, 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 Spine 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 New Jersey Spine Center.