HHS OCR report ยท 2012
Columbia University Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Columbia University Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 4,929
- Submission date
- Dec 14, 2012
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
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Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Columbia University Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,929 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 14, 2012.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer.
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 Columbia University Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital 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 Columbia University Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.