HHS OCR report ยท 2015
Montefiore Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Montefiore Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 12,517
- Submission date
- Jul 22, 2015
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR), announced a settlement with Montefiore Medical Center, a non-profit hospital system based in New York City for several potential violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security Rule. OCR is responsible for administering and enforcing health information privacy, including enforcement of the HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules for the health car...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Montefiore Medical Center
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montefiore Medical Center | NY | Healthcare Provider | 1,332 | Sep 23, 2022 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
| Montefiore Medical Center | NY | Healthcare Provider | 3,717 | Apr 22, 2022 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Montefiore Medical Center | NY | Healthcare Provider | 943 | Apr 13, 2021 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Montefiore Medical Center | NY | Healthcare Provider | 1,670 | Jan 29, 2021 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Montefiore Medical Center | NY | Healthcare Provider | 670 | Dec 1, 2020 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Montefiore Medical Center | NY | Healthcare Provider | 4,004 | Sep 18, 2020 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Montefiore Medical Center | NY | Healthcare Provider | 76,068 | Sep 14, 2020 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Montefiore Medical Center | NY | Healthcare Provider | 23,753 | Jul 23, 2010 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
| Montefiore Medical Center | NY | Healthcare Provider | 16,820 | Jul 23, 2010 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
| Montefiore Medical Center | NY | Healthcare Provider | 625 | Mar 9, 2010 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Montefiore Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 12,517 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 22, 2015.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record.
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 Montefiore Medical 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 Montefiore Medical Center.