HHS OCR report ยท 2025
Buffalo Surgery Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Buffalo Surgery Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 64,000
- Submission date
- Jan 4, 2025
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Buffalo Surgery Center 01-25-603823 Breach Web Description The covered entity (CE), Buffalo Surgery Center, reported that it was the subject of an impermissible disclosure of protected health information (PHI) that affected the PHI of 64,000. The type of PHI affected included clinical, demographic and Other Treatment Information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeg...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Buffalo Surgery Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 64,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 4, 2025.
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 Buffalo Surgery 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 Buffalo Surgery Center.