HHS OCR report ยท 2017
Kaleida Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Kaleida Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 2,789
- Submission date
- Jul 21, 2017
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Kaleida Health, reported that numerous employees were the victims of an email phishing scheme that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 2,789 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, medical record numbers, dates of birth, diagnoses, treatment information, and other clinical information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE revised its p...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Kaleida Health
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaleida Health | NY | Healthcare Provider | 744 | Aug 25, 2017 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Kaleida Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,789 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 21, 2017.
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 Kaleida Health 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 Kaleida Health.