HHS OCR report ยท 2015
Bellevue Hospital Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Bellevue Hospital Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 3,334
- Submission date
- Apr 28, 2015
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Bellevue Hospital Center, reported that an employee sent an email containing the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 3,334 individuals to an authorized party. The ePHI involved included names, email addresses, phone numbers, health insurance information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrate and technical safeguards and sanctioned...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Bellevue Hospital Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,334 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 28, 2015.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 Bellevue Hospital 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 Bellevue Hospital Center.