HHS OCR report ยท 2020
BryLin Hospitals, Incorporated data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- BryLin Hospitals, Incorporated
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 8,000
- Submission date
- Oct 17, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), BryLin Hospital, reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 8,000 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the BryLin Hospitals, Incorporated data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 8,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 17, 2020.
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.
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 BryLin Hospitals, Incorporated 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 BryLin Hospitals, Incorporated.