HHS OCR report ยท 2010
Long Island Consultation Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Long Island Consultation Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 800
- Submission date
- Jul 7, 2010
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Other, Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Long Island Consultation Center, misplaced an unencrypted portable device that contained the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 800 individuals. The ePHI included names, dates of birth, diagnoses, and other treatment information. Upon discovery of the breach, the CE conducted a search for the portable device. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, the media, and affected individuals. As a result of OCR's investigation, the CE improved physical ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Long Island Consultation Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 800 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 7, 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 Long Island Consultation 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 Long Island Consultation Center.