HHS OCR report · 2016
Ceaton C Falgiano data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Ceaton C Falgiano
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 650
- Submission date
- Jun 27, 2016
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Ceaton C Falgiano, sent a group email to 599 clients and did not use blind carbon copy. This resulted in clients being able to view each other’s email addresses, which in some cases were the individual’s first and last name. As a result of this impermissible disclosure of protected health information, the CE stopped sending group emails. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, the affected individuals, and the media. As a result of OCR’s investigation, the CE i...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Ceaton C Falgiano data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 650 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 27, 2016.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Ceaton C Falgiano 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 Ceaton C Falgiano.