HHS OCR report · 2013
Mount Sinai Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Mount Sinai Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 610
- Submission date
- Oct 21, 2013
- Type of breach
- Loss
- Location of breached information
- Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Mount Sinai Medical Center, reported that a provider’s personal unencrypted portable computer drive (a universal serial bus (USB) drive) was lost or stolen from the CE. The USB drive contained the protected health information (PHI) of 610 individuals and included names, dates of birth, medical record numbers, procedure logs, procedure dates, procedure information, and clinical information. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, the media, and the affected indiv...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Mount Sinai Medical Center
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Sinai Medical Center | FL | Healthcare Provider | 1,406 | Mar 20, 2015 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Mount SInai Medical Center | NY | Healthcare Provider | 1,586 | Oct 4, 2013 | Improper Disposal | Archive (closed) |
| Mount Sinai Medical Center | FL | Healthcare Provider | 628 | Mar 15, 2013 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
| Mount Sinai Medical Center | FL | Healthcare Provider | 2,600 | Mar 23, 2010 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Mount Sinai Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 610 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 21, 2013.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Loss, with the breached information located in: 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 Mount Sinai 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 Mount Sinai Medical Center.