HHS OCR report · 2024
Center for Urban Community Services data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Center for Urban Community Services
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 38,000
- Submission date
- Oct 11, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The business associate (BA) reported that it experienced a cyberattack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 38,000 individuals. The PHI affected included names, dates of birth, drivers’ license and Social Security numbers, financial information, diagnoses/conditions, lab results, medications, and other treatment information. In response to the breach, the BA 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 Center for Urban Community Services data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 38,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 11, 2024.
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 Center for Urban Community Services 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 Center for Urban Community Services.