HHS OCR report ยท 2014
Hospital for Special Surgery data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Hospital for Special Surgery
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 937
- Submission date
- Jan 21, 2014
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer, Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
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Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Hospital for Special Surgery
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital for Special Surgery | NY | Healthcare Provider | 647 | Mar 17, 2016 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Hospital for Special Surgery data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 937 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 21, 2014.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer, Paper/Films.
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 Hospital for Special Surgery 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 Hospital for Special Surgery.