HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Alexander Chun, MD, PLLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Alexander Chun, MD, PLLC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 595
- Submission date
- May 12, 2020
- Type of breach
- Improper Disposal
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Dr. Alexander Chun, the covered entity (CE), reported that several boxes containing patient medical records were inadvertently left outside on a curb and later discovered by a television news station. This breach affected the protected health information (PHI) of 595 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and treatment information. Dr. Chun notified HHS, the affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE streng...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Alexander Chun, MD, PLLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 595 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 12, 2020.
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 Alexander Chun, MD, PLLC 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 Alexander Chun, MD, PLLC.