HHS OCR report ยท 2022
The Valley Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- The Valley Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New Jersey
- Individuals affected
- 4,245
- Submission date
- Oct 14, 2022
- Type of breach
- Improper Disposal
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), The Valley Hospital, reported that the protected health information (PHI) of 4,245 individuals was improperly disposed of in a standard recycling ben without being shredded. The PHI involved included names and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative and physical safeguards to better protect sensitive data.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the The Valley Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,245 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 14, 2022.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Improper Disposal, 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 The Valley 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 The Valley Hospital.