HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Confucius Pharmacy data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Confucius Pharmacy
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 501
- Submission date
- Nov 7, 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), Confucius Pharmacy, reported that it experienced a ransomware attack that disclosed the protected health information (PHI) of 7,928 individuals. The PHI involved included demographic and clinical information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the BA implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards, and retrained workforce members to better protect PHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Confucius Pharmacy data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 501 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 7, 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 Confucius Pharmacy 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 Confucius Pharmacy.