HHS OCR report ยท 2010
KPMG LLP data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- KPMG LLP
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 956
- Submission date
- Aug 26, 2010
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Other, Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
OCR opened an investigation of the covered entity (CE), Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, after it reported an employee of the CE's business associate (BA), KPMG LLP, lost an unencrypted USB drive that contained the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 956 individuals. The ePHI included names and clinical information. Upon discovery of the breach, the CE's BA conducted a search of the area. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, the Media and affected individuals. As a ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by KPMG LLP
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KPMG LLP | NY | Business Associate | 3,630 | Aug 26, 2010 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the KPMG LLP data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 956 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 26, 2010.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Other, Other Portable Electronic Device.
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 KPMG LLP 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 KPMG LLP.