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HHS OCR report ยท 2023

Greater Rochester Independent Practice Association, Inc. data breach

Greater Rochester Independent Practice Association, Inc., a healthcare provider in New York, reported a breach affecting 279,156 individuals to HHS OCR on Oct 26, 2023.

OCR report facts

Covered entity
Greater Rochester Independent Practice Association, Inc.
Entity type
Healthcare Provider
State
New York
Individuals affected
279,156
Submission date
Oct 26, 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), Greater Rochester Independent Practice Association, reported that a software application exposed the protected health information (PHI) of 279,156 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, claims information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services and the CE and BA implemented...

Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.

Frequently asked questions

How many people were affected by the Greater Rochester Independent Practice Association, Inc. data breach?

The report to HHS OCR lists 279,156 individuals affected.

When was it reported to HHS?

It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 26, 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 Greater Rochester Independent Practice Association, Inc. 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 Greater Rochester Independent Practice Association, Inc..