HHS OCR report ยท 2010
Kings County Hospital Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Kings County Hospital Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 542
- Submission date
- Nov 30, 2010
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
An unencrypted desktop computer that contained the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 542 individuals was stolen from the covered entity (CE), Kings County Hospital Center. The ePHI included names, medical record numbers, admission and treatment dates, diagnostic treatment, pathology and/or medication information, telephone numbers and ages. Upon discovery of the breach, the CE filed a police report and provided breach notification to affected individuals, HHS, and the media....
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Kings County Hospital Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 542 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 30, 2010.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, 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 Kings County Hospital Center 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 Kings County Hospital Center.