HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Mount Sinai Health System data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Mount Sinai Health System
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 87,535
- Submission date
- Sep 13, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Mount Sinai Health System, reported that its business associate experienced a ransomware attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of approximately 87,535 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, email addresses, gender, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Mount Sinai Health System data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 87,535 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 13, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, 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 Mount Sinai Health System 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 Mount Sinai Health System.