HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New Jersey
- Individuals affected
- 2,399
- Submission date
- Apr 1, 2024
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, reported that it experienced a breach incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 2,399 individuals. The PHI involved included names, medications, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS and affected individuals. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,399 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 1, 2024.
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 Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School 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 Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.