HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Broome County, New York data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Broome County, New York
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 7,048
- Submission date
- May 31, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Broome County, New York, reported that multiple employees were victims of an email phishing attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 7,048 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, financial information, dates of birth, medical record numbers, patient identification numbers, diagnoses and treatment information, and health insurance and claims information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the m...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Broome County, New York data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 7,048 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 31, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, 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 Broome County, New York 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 Broome County, New York.