HHS OCR report · 2021
Saint Peter's University Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Saint Peter's University Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New Jersey
- Individuals affected
- 585
- Submission date
- Jul 9, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Saint Peter’s University Hospital, reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a ransomware attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 585 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, addresses, dates of birth, medical diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. The BA provided affected individuals with free credit monitoring and related ser...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Saint Peter's University Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 585 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 9, 2021.
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 Saint Peter's University Hospital 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 Saint Peter's University Hospital.