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
- 1,586
- Submission date
- Oct 4, 2013
- Type of breach
- Improper Disposal
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
OCR opened an investigation of the covered entity (CE), Mt. Sinai Medical Center, after it reported that a trash vendor placed two garbage bags in an open box containing the protected health information (PHI) of 1,586 patients outside the Mt. Sinai’s Department of Preventive Medicine’s facility with the regular trash. The PHI involved in the breach included names, dates of service, payer information, patients’ clinical information, mental health information and social security numbers. As a...
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 | 610 | Oct 21, 2013 | Loss | 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 1,586 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 4, 2013.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Improper Disposal, 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 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.