HHS OCR report ยท 2015
Central Brooklyn Medical Group, PC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Central Brooklyn Medical Group, PC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 4,223
- Submission date
- Jun 19, 2015
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Other
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Between January 1, 2015 and April 18, 2015, a physician employed by the covered entity (CE), Central Brooklyn Medical Group, PC, impermissibly disclosed the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 500 patients to his former medical assistants via facsimile on multiple occasions. On one occasion, the physician accidentally transposed digits in the intended facsimile number and disclosed the PHI of 88 patients to an unrelated third party. The types of PHI involved in the breach in...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Central Brooklyn Medical Group, PC
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Brooklyn Medical Group, PC | NY | Healthcare Provider | 500 | Feb 25, 2010 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Central Brooklyn Medical Group, PC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,223 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 19, 2015.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Other.
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 Central Brooklyn Medical Group, PC 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 Central Brooklyn Medical Group, PC.