HHS OCR report ยท 2017
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 4,624
- Submission date
- Oct 27, 2017
- 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), Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany, reported that its business associate (BA) was the victim of a cyber-attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 4,624 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, diagnoses, health insurance information, and Social Security numbers. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. Following the breach, the BA implemented addi...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,624 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 27, 2017.
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 Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany 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 Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany.