HHS OCR report · 2017
Otolaryngology Associates of Central New Jersey, P.C. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Otolaryngology Associates of Central New Jersey, P.C.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New Jersey
- Individuals affected
- 1,551
- Submission date
- Nov 10, 2017
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Law enforcement notified the covered entity (CE) about an unauthorized removal of thirteen boxes of former patients’ paper medical records from a locked, off-site storage facility. The thirteen boxes contained 1,551 patients’ names, addresses, telephone numbers, health plan account numbers, dates of births, dates of services, treating physicians, social security numbers, and driver’s license numbers. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals and the media. Following ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Otolaryngology Associates of Central New Jersey, P.C. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,551 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 10, 2017.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 Otolaryngology Associates of Central New Jersey, P.C. 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 Otolaryngology Associates of Central New Jersey, P.C..