HHS OCR report ยท 2017
Urological Associates of Central Jersey P.A. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Urological Associates of Central Jersey P.A.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New Jersey
- Individuals affected
- 1,800
- Submission date
- Sep 18, 2017
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer, Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
A ransomware computer virus encrypted a shared folder on the covered entity's (CE) domain server. The affected folder contained documents with the demographic and insurance information of 1,800 individuals. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals and the media. Following the breach, the CE decommissioned and replaced two affected workstations and the domain server. OCR obtained assurances that the CE implemented the corrective actions listed. The CE is expected to con...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Urological Associates of Central Jersey P.A. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,800 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 18, 2017.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer, 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 Urological Associates of Central Jersey P.A. 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 Urological Associates of Central Jersey P.A..