HHS OCR report ยท 2022
The State Psychiatric Hospitals in the New Jersey Department of Health, Division of Behavioral Health Services data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- The State Psychiatric Hospitals in the New Jersey Department of Health, Division of Behavioral Health Services
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New Jersey
- Individuals affected
- 850
- Submission date
- Aug 29, 2022
- 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), The State Psychiatric Hospitals in the New Jersey Department of Health, Division of Behavioral Health Services, reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a hacking attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 850 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, diagnoses, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice. In response to the breach, t...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the The State Psychiatric Hospitals in the New Jersey Department of Health, Division of Behavioral Health Services data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 850 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 29, 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 The State Psychiatric Hospitals in the New Jersey Department of Health, Division of Behavioral Health Services 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 The State Psychiatric Hospitals in the New Jersey Department of Health, Division of Behavioral Health Services.