HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rockville Centre d/b/a Catholic Charities of Long Island data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rockville Centre d/b/a Catholic Charities of Long Island
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 13,000
- Submission date
- Nov 3, 2023
- 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 Rockville Centre dba Catholic Charities of Long Island, reported that it experienced a ransomware incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 13,000 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, claims information, diagnoses, lab results, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute n...
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 Rockville Centre d/b/a Catholic Charities of Long Island data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 13,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 3, 2023.
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 Rockville Centre d/b/a Catholic Charities of Long Island 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 Rockville Centre d/b/a Catholic Charities of Long Island.