HHS OCR report · 2016
JASACare data breach
JASACare, a healthcare provider in New York, reported a breach affecting 1,154 individuals to HHS OCR on Mar 14, 2016.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- JASACare
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 1,154
- Submission date
- Mar 14, 2016
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Unauthorized individuals hacked a workforce member’s email account and accessed the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 1,154 patients. The types of ePHI involved in the breach included names, addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, social security numbers, insurance identification numbers, insurance information, and account balance information. The covered entity (CE), JASACare, provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media and posted substitute no...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the JASACare data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,154 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 14, 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: Email.
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 JASACare 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 JASACare.