HHS OCR report ยท 2010
Counseling and Psychotherapy of Throggs Neck data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Counseling and Psychotherapy of Throggs Neck
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 9,000
- Submission date
- Sep 21, 2010
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
OCR opened an investigation of the covered entity (CE), Counseling and Psychotherapy of Throggs Neck, after it reported that a password protected, unencrypted desktop computer was stolen which contained the protected health information (PHI) of 9,000 individuals. The PHI involved in the breach included names, addresses, dates of birth, social security numbers, diagnosis, patient notes and demographics. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Followi...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Counseling and Psychotherapy of Throggs Neck data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 9,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 21, 2010.
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 Counseling and Psychotherapy of Throggs Neck 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 Counseling and Psychotherapy of Throggs Neck.