HHS OCR report ยท 2016
ELLIOT J MARTIN CHIROPRACTIC PC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- ELLIOT J MARTIN CHIROPRACTIC PC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 1,200
- Submission date
- Feb 24, 2016
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
An unauthorized user established a user account with administrative privileges on the covered entity's (CE) computer system which contained the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 1,200 patients. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following the breach, the CE ran malware detection software and reviewed software logs that showed activities from the CE's computer. The CE changed its Internet Protocol (IP) address, router, passwords ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the ELLIOT J MARTIN CHIROPRACTIC PC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,200 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 24, 2016.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, 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 ELLIOT J MARTIN CHIROPRACTIC 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 ELLIOT J MARTIN CHIROPRACTIC PC.