HHS OCR report · 2013
Martin Luther King Jr. Health Center, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Martin Luther King Jr. Health Center, Inc.
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 37,000
- Submission date
- Oct 25, 2013
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
A transcription company’s subcontractor misconfigured its server, such that search engines, such as Google, were able to locate the server and index the records on that machine, including names, dates of service, medical record number, dates of birth and types of procedures/diagnoses). Martin Luther King Jr. Health Center, the covered entity (CE) who had retained the transcription company, Professional Transaction Services (PTC), provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Martin Luther King Jr. Health Center, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 37,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 25, 2013.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
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 Martin Luther King Jr. Health Center, Inc. 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 Martin Luther King Jr. Health Center, Inc..