HHS OCR report ยท 2026
University Spine Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- University Spine Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New Jersey
- Individuals affected
- 582
- Submission date
- Feb 12, 2026
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server, Other
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), University Spine Center, reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a breach that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 582 individuals. The PHI involved included clinical and demographic information. The CE notified HHS and the affected individuals. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services to the affected individuals.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the University Spine Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 582 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 12, 2026.
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, Other.
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 University Spine Center 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 University Spine Center.