HHS OCR report ยท 2010
Matrix Imaging data breach
Matrix Imaging, a business associate in New York, reported a breach affecting 2,631 individuals to HHS OCR on Jul 30, 2010.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Matrix Imaging
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 2,631
- Submission date
- Jul 30, 2010
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity's (CE) business associate (BA) sent coverage determination letters to incorrect addresses, affecting 2,631 individuals. The protected health information (PHI) included names, addresses, unique CE identification numbers, and prescription drug information. Following the breach, the CE reprinted all erroneous coverage determination letters with an apology notice and provided breach notification to all affected individuals and HHS. The CE implemented additional policies and ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Matrix Imaging data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,631 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 30, 2010.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 Matrix Imaging 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 Matrix Imaging.